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Unique ID: DUR-C6F994
Object type certainty: Certain
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Lead Medieval spindle whorl.
It is sub-circular in plan and is bi-conical. It has a central circular perforation which. It is worn and has the raised pattern is not clear.
Notes:
Bankhead no. 280
Evidence of reuse: Pierced
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight: 34.5 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
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Other reference: No. 280
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: NZ2742
Four figure Latitude: 54.7722
Four figure longitude: -1.581826
1:25K map: NZ2742
1:10K map: NZ24SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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