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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NMS-C927C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead or lead alloy plano-convex Medieval to Post Medieval spindle whorl weight, with parallel sided axial hole (9mm diameter). Without archaeological context or further diagnostic features plain weights are difficult to date to a narrow date range. Circa 1000-1600 AD. Diameter 20.8mm, thickness 10mm, Weight 21.05g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight: 21.05 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st June 2014 - Sunday 1st February 2015

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 60329
Other reference: E18731102014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Knapton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TG2933
Four figure Latitude: 52.84578253
Four figure longitude: 1.39918129
1:25K map: TG2933
1:10K map: TG23SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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