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NLM-54D541: Spindle Whorl from Binbrook

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-54D541

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

Lead

Spindle Whorl. Cast flat discoid whorl with central aperture of diameter 8.6mm. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Medieval, 1100-1350.

Diameter: 26.5mm, Thickness: 6.4mm, Weight: 27.52gms.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.4 mm
Weight: 27.52 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM18003

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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

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