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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: ESS-13DFE6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan with a domed upper face and a flat rear face. At the centre, a vertical circular perforation has an internal diameter of approximately 10.3mm. The upper face is decorated with four raised lines radiating from the centre with a raised pellet in each compartment. The flat rear face is undecorated. The upper face of the spindle whorl is worn and rear face is chipped. The object has a light, white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts from the Roman through to the Medieval periods. However, most are typically dated to the Medieval period. Diameter: 27.52mm. Thickness: 8.75mm. Weight: 31.46g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.75 mm
Weight: 31.46 g
Diameter: 27.52 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012 - Saturday 31st March 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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