NHER 18346 (Find Spot record) - Medieval/post medieval thimble
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Summary
Metal detecing at this location in 1981 retrieved a late medieval or early post medieval thimble. It was silver and featured an inscription, possibly written in French.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOMERTON, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1981. Metal detecting.
Silver thimble with French? inscription. Late medieval/16th century?
Seen very briefly by E. Rose (NCM), 28 October 1982. See [1].
E. Rose (NAU), 24 August 1982.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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 8 2007 3:34PM