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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: NCL-793214
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500.
The spindle whorl is discoidal with a central perforationand raised triangular studs encircling the perforation on both faces. The object has suffered some damage to one edge and many of the raised shapes.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.26 mm
Weight: 34.3 g
Diameter: 28.17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th February 2012 - Tuesday 27th March 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Lund (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE9648
Four figure Latitude: 53.919255
Four figure longitude: -0.539767
1:25K map: SE9648
1:10K map: SE94NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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