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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: SF-DE2F63
Object type certainty: Certain
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A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a large central circular aperture. The exterior surfaces are worn and seemingly undecorated. It measures 24.06mm in diameter, 9.13mm in thickness, and 23.01g in weight.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.13 mm
Weight: 23.01 g
Diameter: 24.06 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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