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Unique ID: YORYM-CF1E93
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated.
The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.6mm in diameter, 11.5mm thick and weighs 44.7g.
Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely dated without supporting contextual evidence.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.5 mm
Weight: 44.7 g
Diameter: 26.6 mm
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Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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