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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SF-3C04B7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of probable Medieval or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and central circular aperture. The entire object measures 8.95mm in height, 23.75mm in diameter, and 17.92g in weight.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 8.95 mm
Weight: 17.92 g
Diameter: 23.75 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's Ref.: Broad Field
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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