SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: LVPL-6BE952

Object type certainty: Certain

Cast lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and flat. The object has a central circurlar perforation. On one face the object is decorated with a groove surrounding the perforation. Linear decoration expands from this groove to the edges of the object. No decoration can be seen on the opposite face. The object has a light brown patina and is worn.

Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 7.65 mm
Weight: 31.9 g
Diameter: 26.37 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Chester
To be known as: Mollington

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Tuesday 25th October 2011
    Updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011

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