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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SWYOR-EAEEC4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is plano-convex with a thickened median ridge. Both faces are decorated with raised dots and heart shapes. The central hole is closer to one side and has a recess in the side wall. This is a common type of spindle whorl, compare for example SWYOR-BDC721. Few have been found in dated contexts, but a medieval date of 1300 - 1500 is usually suggested. The whorl has a white patina.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 14.19 mm
Weight: 25.2 g
Diameter: 24.83 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2010 - Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1340
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
Parish or ward: Ugley (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TL5229
Four figure Latitude: 51.93874816
Four figure longitude: 0.20975324
1:25K map: TL5229
1:10K map: TL52NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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