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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-872018
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical with irregular sloping sides and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn.
The metal is a light brownish-white colour. The object is 21mm in diameter, 9.9mm thick and weighs 19.2g. The perforation is 1.9mm 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 actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.9 mm
Weight: 19.2 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E04743
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Ebberston and Yedingham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE8979
Four figure Latitude: 54.19903958
Four figure longitude: -0.63723019
1:25K map: SE8979
1:10K map: SE87NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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