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Unique ID: YORYM-E5FA38
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it and is undecorated.
The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is worn. The object is 23.2mm in diameter, 7.1mm thick and weighs 18.4g. The perforation is 7.4mm in diameter.
Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as the forms are common and may have served as spindle whorls or weights used for fishing or goods.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.1 mm
Weight: 18.4 g
Diameter: 23.2 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
Parish or ward: Egton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: NZ8104
Four figure Latitude: 54.42499038
Four figure longitude: -0.75305568
1:25K map: NZ8104
1:10K map: NZ80SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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