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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WMID2989

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

The spindle whorl is circular in plan with bi-conical shaped section. The outer surface of the item has an irregular surface, which maybe a decoration, or created through use. The central hole is circular in plan and is vertical.

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: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 43
Date to: AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 12.19 mm
Weight: 25.02 g
Diameter: 21.56 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st December 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: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
To be known as: WARWICKSHIRE HONINGTON

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Crummy, N. 1983 Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester, 1971-9 Colchester Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd

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Audit data

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

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