NLM-0BC4F1: Early Medieval Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-0BC4F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

: Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 12.3mm, Walton Rogers form A1. A sunken ring on the flat upper surface may indicate shrinkage during manufacture in an open mould. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000.

Diameter: 25.9mm, Thickness: 8.9mm, Weight: 31.63gms.

Class: Walton Rogers form A1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 850
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 31.63 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd March 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM32016

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: Stillington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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