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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: YORYM-F02E35

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object comprises an irregular truncated biconical loom weight with a central perforation. Both faces are decorated with radiating lines with single pellets between. The object shows clear signs of wear and damage.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight: 43.96 g
Diameter: 32.04 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd November 2007

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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: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: Myton-on-Swale area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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