WILT-CEB281: Undatable Weight or Spindle whorl

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Unique ID: WILT-CEB281

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman - Post-Medieval (AD 1-1800) hemispherical lead weight or spindle whorl, with damage to both holes. It stands 18.78mm in height and weighs 54.02g. The base measures 28.99mm in diameter.

The central piercings measure 14.85x11.19mm (base) and a very jagged 15.44x11.29mm in diameter.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 18.78 mm
Weight: 54.02 g
Diameter: 28.99 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th February 2011 - Monday 11th April 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3624

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Martin

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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