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Unique ID: YORYM-FACA4F
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and irregular though slightly rounded top and edges, and has a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated.
The metal is a mid-greyish-white colour and is worn. The object is 28.5mm in diameter, 10.6mm thick and weighs 50.2g. The perforation is 8.6mm in diameter.
Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as the forms are common and may have served as spindle whorls or weights used for fishing or goods.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.6 mm
Weight: 50.2 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
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4 Figure: TA0067
Four figure Latitude: 54.08920436
Four figure longitude: -0.47264845
1:25K map: TA0067
1:10K map: TA06NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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