YORYM-786BB1: Uncertain Date : Spindle Whorl

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Unique ID: YORYM-786BB1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The weight is conical with a flat top and bottom and a slightly off-central circular aperture. The weight is 19.5mm in diameter, 14.1mm in thickness, and weighs 8.1g. This is a simple cast lead weight or spindle whorl that could be of Roman or later date.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 14.1 mm
Weight: 8.1 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th December 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Naburn

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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