Accession No

1927.1235


Description

Tally stick decorated and with initials SC and date 1785. Length of carved wood with triangular cross section; carved or incised with geometric motifs including crosses, grooves and triangles; tapering slightly towards the bottom; at the top 'SC 1785' is carved and blackened; series of parallel notches along the edges.


Place

Europe; British Isles; ?England


Period


Source

Ridgeway, William (Professor Sir) [bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1927.1235


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood


Local Term


Measurements

335mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Decorated wooden stick with date 1785.'
Event Date 1927
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Tally stick decorated and with initials SC and date 1785. Length of carved wood with triangular cross section; carved or incised with geometric motifs including crosses, grooves and triangles; tapering slightly towards the bottom; at the top 'SC 1785' is carved and blackened; series of parallel notches along the edges.
Event Date 30/1/2024
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:145820

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