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DUR-60B5B2: DUR-60B5B2 spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: DUR-60B5B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to 1500.

The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 27.62 mm. There is a circular hole through the middle of the object for suspension and the spindle whorl is biconvex in section. On one side there is unclear decoration in the form of lines radiating outwards. The other side has lost some of its patina and so the decoration along with it.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.58 mm
Weight: 34.5 g
Diameter: 27.82 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

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Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
District: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Matfen (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ0375
Four figure Latitude: 55.06945809
Four figure longitude: -1.95455819
1:25K map: NZ0375
1:10K map: NZ07NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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