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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SF-9BC119

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is disc shaped in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. This object measures 10.50mm in thickness, 47.65mm in diameter, and 108.68g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.5 mm
Weight: 108.68 g
Diameter: 47.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd December 2012

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Bucklesham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Audit data

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

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