SUR-73C645: Medieval - post medieval: Spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SUR-73C645

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A plain bun-shaped lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object has an off-centre hole.

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 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Weight: 50.12 g
Diameter: 28.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 16th November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 14-132

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
Parish or ward: Parham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ0415
Four figure Latitude: 50.925092
Four figure longitude: -0.52163939
1:25K map: TQ0415
1:10K map: TQ01NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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