NLM-BEA0CC: Early Medieval Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-BEA0CC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9mm, Walton Rogers form A1. The ring on the flat upper surface around the aperture suggests this was cast in an open mould. Patinated overall. The mass tends to suggest a primary use plying cord. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000.

Diameter: 28.8mm, Thickness: 11.3mm, Weight: 46.46gms.

Class: Walton Rogers form A1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 850
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.3 mm
Weight: 46.46 g
Diameter: 28.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th June 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM29097

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alkborough

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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