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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-3A3C69
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with a pentagram, or five pointed star, around the central perforation.
The metal is a mid brown colour and is very worn. The object is 27.4mm in diameter, 7.2mm thick and weighs 19.8g. The perforation is 10.5mm 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: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.2 mm
Weight: 19.8 g
Diameter: 27.4 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Wighill (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4746
Four figure Latitude: 53.90803348
Four figure longitude: -1.28606245
1:25K map: SE4746
1:10K map: SE44NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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