SWYOR-9D5792: SWYOR-9D5792 spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SWYOR-9D5792

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A crudely cast, lead alloy spindle whorl, probably of medieval date, AD1200-1500. It has a flat base and a domed top without decoration. There is a small, hourglass-shaped piercing, somewhat off-centre. The edges of the whorl have been damaged and some small sections are missing. It has a creamy yellow patina. It is 20mm in diameter and 6.7mm thick. It weighs 11.1gm.

Notes:

Recorded at a rally

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.7 mm
Weight: 11.1 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 26th September 2009 - Saturday 26th September 2009

Rally details.

This object was found at Tickhill 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Tickhill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK6095
Four figure Latitude: 53.448357
Four figure longitude: -1.098046
1:25K map: SK6095
1:10K map: SK69NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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