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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WAW-C9D3C6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible lead or lead alloy spindle whorl dating to the Roman to Medieval Period (AD 43 - 1500). In plan it is sub-circular and in profile is sub semi-circular. There is a central circular perforation which is 9.62mm diameter. The upper surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with a feint radiate ridges. The base is flat and undecorated. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised and is a cream colour.

It measures 31.08mm diameter and stands 10.56mm tall. It weighs 54.5g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 10.56 mm
Weight: 54.5 g
Diameter: 31.08 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Monday 13th May 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Queenhill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO8536
Four figure Latitude: 52.02221259
Four figure longitude: -2.2200111
1:25K map: SO8536
1:10K map: SO83NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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