Find Spot record MLI40172 - Medieval Pottery Whistle, Tattershall
Summary
A medieval pottery whistle, in the form of a jester's head, found at Tattershall.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A medieval pottery whistle in the form of a jester's head was found at Tattershall. The artefact was recovered from deposits 3-4m deep, while 'digging supports for Bailey Bridge'. The whistle was thought to be probably 15th century in date, and is now in the City and County Museum. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 25 NW: BQ.
- <2> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LCNCC 1980.36.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 213 572 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TATTERSHALL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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