Find Spot record 15143 - Post Medieval Thimble from Bickley

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Summary

A probable post medieval lead alloy palm guard or sailmaker's glove.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-0457F1 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A lead alloy probable palm guard or sailmaker's glove of post medieval date. The object is circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. It appears to have some possible decoration on one side in the form of dots but this could be due to wear.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-0457F1 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-0457F1. [Mapped feature: #37220 LVPL-0457F1]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-0457F1.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 52 47 (point)
Map sheet SJ54NW
Historic Township/Parish/County BICKLEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish BICKLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 6 2024 4:01PM