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WEIGHT

Unique ID: LANCUM-2B6833

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible sub spherical small spindle whorl probably Medieval. The slightly oval bead has a large central hole with straight sides. It could also have been used as a bead, form of weight; or perhaps a net-sinker or line weight. A similar example is BH-798332. The diameter is 12mm and the weight 8.06g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.06 g
Diameter: 12 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th June 2015 - Thursday 4th June 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Chorley (District)
Parish or ward: Hoghton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD6126
Four figure Latitude: 53.72892936
Four figure longitude: -2.59260013
1:25K map: SD6126
1:10K map: SD62NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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