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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WMID2865

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

The spindle whorl is a plano-convex type, with a central vertical hole measuring 7.54mm dia. The base of the whorl is slightly irregular, and is sub-circular in plan. The surface is a white colour.

Notes:

This record was created before the Portable Antiquities Scheme began using the Central Database. We are aware that this record may fall below our usual standards of recording, and we are working to rectify this.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1066
Date to: AD 1540

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.68 mm
Width: 29.64 mm
Thickness: 8.91 mm
Weight: 47.5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st November 2000

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
To be known as: WARWICKSHIRE HATTON

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 23 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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