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Unique ID: FAKL-649923
Object type certainty: Probably
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Cast lead spindle whorl, biconical, one face decorated with raised radial lines and groups of three pellets. Central hole 10.8mm diameter. This object is of interest as it is mis-cast, the mould having broken while the lead was being poured into it and the molten metal running out.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Include in MedArch
Class: Lead
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 25.98 g
Diameter: 26.8 mm
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Other reference: B005
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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