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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: LVPL-4AA2C7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1400-1700). The object is sub circular in plan and cylindrical with a central perforation measuring 10.35mm. It appears undecorated and is rough and uneven with cut marks on the surface. The object has a greyish brown patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 12.98 mm
Weight: 39.7 g
Diameter: 25.67 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: York

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: found whilst metal detecting

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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