Find Spot record MLI87391 - Antler disc, Scopwick
Summary
Antler disc, Scopwick. The findspot is unknown.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 1000 AD? to 1200 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
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An antler disc was found in 1993 by Paul Scholey. Around the edge are eight irregular projections giving the piece a cog-wheel-like appearance. The faces of the disc are decorated with deeply cut ringed dots. It has a high degree of polish on the faces and the edges of the projections. A positive identification of the object is impossible, as close parallels are not known. It is suggested that it is a gaming piece used in a games called 'tables'. This was a game known in England by the early eleventh century, but no gaming pieces are known dating to the end of the medieval period. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI10005 Article in Serial: 1996. Antiquaries Journal. Vol 76, pp.234-237.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCOPWICK, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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