WILT-A37514: Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: WILT-A37514

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date (c. 800 BC - AD 1600). The spindle whorl is circular with a diameter of 29.63mm. It features a circular perforation which measures 9.84mm in diameter. The loomweight is flat on one side and domed on the other.

The whorl measures 29.63mm in diameter (internal diameter 9.84mm), is 10.76mm wide and 8.01mm thick. It weighs 31.28g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Date from: Circa 800 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 10.76 mm
Thickness: 8.01 mm
Weight: 31.28 g
Diameter: 29.63 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4285 44y

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Salisbury

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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

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