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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: WAW-711B53
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A possible cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl. In plan it is sub-circular and in profile is sub semi-circular. There is a central circular perforation which is 9.2mm diameter. The upper surface of the spindle whorl is undecorated. The base is flat and also undecorated. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and therefore is a cream colour. It measures 25.15mm diameter and stands 12.1mm tall. It weighs 33.4g.
It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls, but anywhere between the Roman and Medieval period.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 12.1 mm
Weight: 33.4 g
Diameter: 25.15 mm
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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: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Upton-upon-Severn (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO8340
Four figure Latitude: 52.058117
Four figure longitude: -2.249358
1:25K map: SO8340
1:10K map: SO84SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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