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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-3A2271
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated.
The metal is a light white colour and is worn. The object is 28.6mm in diameter, 9.8mm thick and weighs 44.6g. The perforation is 10.4mm 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: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.8 mm
Weight: 44.6 g
Diameter: 28.6 mm
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
Parish or ward: Elkesley (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK6975
Four figure Latitude: 53.26751437
Four figure longitude: -0.96691138
1:25K map: SK6975
1:10K map: SK67NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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