HAMP-4C6ECB: Undatable spindle whorl (possibly)

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: HAMP-4C6ECB

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An undatable (but probably medieval to post-medieval) lead spindle whorl or weight, hemi-spherical in shape with a central piercing. The piercing is narrower on the flat underside (7.87mm) and wider on the convex upper face (8.14mm). The surface is in a bad state of preservation and any decoration is now lost. The underside has a shallow groove encircling it.
Measures 21.81mm in diameter, stands 9.17mm in height and weighs 20.29g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 9.17 mm
Weight: 20.29 g
Diameter: 21.81 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3814

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Penton Grafton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

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

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