Record ID: NCL-A5CD77 - MEDIEVAL spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NCL-A5CD77

Object type certainty: Certain

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A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500.

The spindle whorl is biconical with decorated faces consisting of raised pellets arranged linearly on both faces, though the pellets on one face are larger in size. A raised moulded collar is also found on both faces surrounding the circular perforation.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1200
Date to: Exactly AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 11.86 mm
Weight: 42.8 g
Diameter: 29 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 East
County: Cleveland
District: Stockton On Tees
Parish: Carlton

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ3921
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th October 2011 - Thursday 10th November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Wendy Malkin - [view all attributed records]

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