DUR-469FA1: DUR-469FA1 : Spindle Whorl : Medieval

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: DUR-469FA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The object is biconvex with an off centre sub-circular perforation and integral moulded decoration. The decorative pattern is composed of longitudinally radiating lines with multiple pellets between.

The metal is a dark cream in colour.

Internal Diameter : 8.37mm

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 12.67 mm
Weight: 33.6 g
Diameter: 28.3 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Decoration style: Geometric
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Wolsingham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ1136
Four figure Latitude: 54.71888255
Four figure longitude: -1.83075779
1:25K map: NZ1136
1:10K map: NZ13NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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