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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: NMS-27D291
Object type certainty: Possibly
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status: Awaiting validation 
11th century - post-medieval lead spindle whorl. D-shaped in section with five external lozengiform bosses reserved on a field of closely spaced ribs. There is a median casting seam. Large central circular hole. Height 15mm. Diameter 25mm. Weigt 39.8g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 15 mm
Weight: 39.8 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th September 2012 - Thursday 13th September 2012
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 57996
Other reference: IND13092012ED
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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