CPAT-D1D482: Medieval to Post Medieval - Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: CPAT-D1D482

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval to post medieval decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a bi-conical form with each side having several, symmetrical radial cast sections with a central dot in each. The central hole is 10.75mm in diameter and the surface is heavily worn with the pale cream/grey patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.4 mm
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 23.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 27th April 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
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: Llanyblodwel (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ2222
Four figure Latitude: 52.789911
Four figure longitude: -3.158085
1:25K map: SJ2222
1:10K map: SJ22SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Regularly improved

References cited

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Recording Institution: CPAT
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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