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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: IOW-159D16
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead-alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl (AD 43-1800).
This object is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The sides are slightly carinated. A central sub-circular hole has vertical sides.
This object is grey with small areas of buff patina. There is an old scuff mark close to the hole.
Diameter: 20.8mm; thickness: 12.2mm; maximum diameter of hole: 9.0mm. Weight: 22.71g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Exactly AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 12.2 mm
Weight: 22.71 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th August 2015 - Sunday 9th August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2015-2-397
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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