WMID-E7E4D2: Medieval lead spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WMID-E7E4D2

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 10.9 mm in diameter, whilst the whorl itself measures 27.85 mm in diameter and is 13.13 mm thick. It weighs 41.1 grams. The whorl is worn, but cast decoration is visible on both sides, taking the form of an abstract linear pattern. The whorl has a pale cream to brown patina and is quite worn.

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: 13.13 mm
Weight: 41.1 g
Diameter: 27.85 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: Warwickshire (County)
District: North Warwickshire (District)
Parish or ward: Middleton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP1897
Four figure Latitude: 52.570529
Four figure longitude: -1.735853
1:25K map: SP1897
1:10K map: SP19NE
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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