CPAT-6477E4: Medieval to Post Medieval - Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: CPAT-6477E4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast bi-conical spindle whorl of indeterminate date, being in use from the Roman to past post medieval but probable medieval or later. This artefact is a typical undecorated whorl with a central hole of 12.8mm. The surface is heavily corroded by the lead oxide to a mottled pale cream.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 34.5 g
Diameter: 27.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 13th April 2010

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: PRN117631

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Powys (Unitary Authority)
District: Powys (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Honddu Isaf (Community)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO0235
Four figure Latitude: 52.004756
Four figure longitude: -3.429075
1:25K map: SO0235
1:10K map: SO03NW
Grid reference source: From 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: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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