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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SF-494B18
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, undecorated surfaces and a central circular aperture. The entire object measures 8.42mm in height, 25.58mm in base diameter, and 25.61g in weight. This is a 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: 8.42 mm
Weight: 25.61 g
Diameter: 25.58 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's Ref.: GG.GS.10.201
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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