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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SF-492534

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a slightly concave bottom face. The weight has a large central circular aperture and undecorated surfaces. The entire object measures 7.92mm in height, 23.29mm in base diameter, and 15.91g in weight. This is a small cast lead spindle whorl that may date to any point from the Roman period onwards.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 7.92 mm
Weight: 15.91 g
Diameter: 23.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: COL 009
Other reference: Finder's Ref.: GG.BMA.10.198

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Little Cornard

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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

References cited

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Audit data

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

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