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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SF-BBEBE0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A decorated cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a central circular perforation. The exterior surfaces have moulded decoration comprising multiple vertical ribs radiating from the central perforation to outer edge. It measures 25.99m in diameter, 7.22mm in height and 24.02g in weight. Spindle whorls such as this are difficult to date precisely and the form had continued usage over a long period of time. The decorative elements of the current example suggest a probable Medieval date, although an earlier or later date range cannot be ruled out entirely.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 7.22 mm
Weight: 24.02 g
Diameter: 25.99 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th September 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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