WMID-E7B548: Medieval lead spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WMID-E7B548

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The whorl has a central perforation for the spindle which measures 13.66 mm in diameter, whilst the whorl itself measures 29.74 mm in diameter and is 14.5 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 grams. The whorl is worn, but cast decoration is visible on both sides, apparently taking the form of alternating lines and dots, and is possibly pseudo-runic in places.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Weight: 51.1 g
Diameter: 29.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th January 2011 - Tuesday 29th March 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
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: Great Witley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7666
Four figure Latitude: 52.291603
Four figure longitude: -2.353299
1:25K map: SO7666
1:10K map: SO76NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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