Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Medieval copper alloy thimble

Complete copper alloy thimble with domed crown and circular base. The external surface is decorated with circular indentations arranged in a spiral pattern running from the apex to the base. The external surface of the apex has worn away.

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

32.426/6

Find Information

Site Name: Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire

Notes: Found during reparation work at the castle

Measurements

height / mm:19.7
diameter / mm:17.2 (crown)
diameter / mm:21.5
thickness / mm:1.2
weight / g:10.3

Material

Bronze

Location

in collections
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