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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