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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-05EB14

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete cast lead Medieval Spindle Whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a large central perforation with a diameter of 11.0mm. Both faces are worn but it is likely that they are both undecorated. The external diameter is 28.0mm, the thickness is 12.8mm and the weight is 38.66g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1540

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 12.8 mm
Weight: 38.66 g
Diameter: 28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 16th June 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM10728

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Bigby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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