CPAT-D94C97: Roman to Post Medieval - Spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: CPAT-D94C97

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, or weight, flat on both sides with no decoration. The object may be Roman to post medieval in origin. The rim has been cut into or damaged in the ground and has lost its symmetry. The central hole is 9.04mm in diameter.

The surface is heavily oxidised.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5.41 mm
Weight: 22.7 g
Diameter: 26.97 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2009 - Monday 31st August 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Oswestry Rural (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ2728
Four figure Latitude: 52.844538
Four figure longitude: -3.085299
1:25K map: SJ2728
1:10K map: SJ22NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: CPAT
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 14 years ago

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