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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SWYOR-98EFC9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval date. It is biconvex with a central perforation measuring 9.7mm in diameter. The faces are worn but do not appear to have been decorated. The whorl has a yellow patina. It is 24.7mm in diameter and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 30.09g.

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 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.7 mm
Weight: 30.09 g
Diameter: 24.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th March 2014 - Saturday 8th March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 582 / FP025

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: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Long Marston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4951
Four figure Latitude: 53.95278368
Four figure longitude: -1.25482189
1:25K map: SE4951
1:10K map: SE45SE
Grid reference source: From 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: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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