NHER 35075 (Find Spot record) - Medieval/post medieval thimble
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1998 recovered an enormous late medieval/early post medieval enormous thimble. The side of the thimble was covered with a neat spiral of handmade circular indentations which continues on the top but leaves the crown bare.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKEYTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 1998. Metal detecting.
H. M. Geake (NCM) identified:
Late medieval/early post medieval enormous thimble. Straight plain rim, side covered with a neat spiral of handmade circular indentations. The spiral continues on the top but leaves the crown bare.
K. Hinds (NLA) 27 January 2000.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- THIMBLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- THIMBLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 2:35PM