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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SWYOR-90F828
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead alloy spindle whorl of probably Medieval date. It is plano-convex with a prominent median ridge. It is decorated on both faces with raised radial lines divided by groups of pellets. The large central perforation is 10.9mm diameter and there is a cavity in the side wall. The whorl is patinated to a white colour. Whorls with this design are usually attributed to the Medieval period, but spindle whorls are notoriously difficult to date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.93 mm
Weight: 30.71 g
Diameter: 30.66 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th November 2011 - Monday 13th February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1766
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Whitwell (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE2899
Four figure Latitude: 54.38572
Four figure longitude: -1.57036
1:25K map: SE2899
1:10K map: SE29NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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