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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: YORYM-C48DA7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it and is undecorated.
The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 21.3mm in diameter, 11.4mm thick and weighs 26.7g. The perforation is 7.9mm in diameter.
Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as the forms are common and may have served as spindle whorls or weights used for fishing or goods.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.4 mm
Weight: 26.7 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bridlington (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TA1769
Four figure Latitude: 54.10359247
Four figure longitude: -0.21210174
1:25K map: TA1769
1:10K map: TA16NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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