SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SWYOR-3D4467

Object type certainty: Certain

A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a large central perforation running through it. Only one side of the spindle whorl is decorated with raised pellets around the edge although in places these pellets are possibly missing due to wear
The metal is a light creamy-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.70mm in diameter, 11.33mm thick and weighs 32.55gms

Ref: YORYM-003E61, LIN-274207 and SWYOR-121A61

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 11.33 mm
Weight: 32.55 g
Diameter: 25.7 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: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Yorkshire
District: Hambleton
Parish: Aiskew

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE2891
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 10 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th September 2011 - Monday 14th November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Carole Bloom - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Carole Bloom - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Number 1687

References cited

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    Created: Thursday 9th February 2012
    Updated: Friday 10th February 2012

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