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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-AD0CDD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. One surfaces is decorated with a 6-pointed star. The other is undecorated and worn.
The metal is a mid-white colour and is worn. The object is 28.7mm in diameter, 16.5mm thick and weighs 83g. The perforation is 9.6mm 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: 16.5 mm
Weight: 83 g
Diameter: 28.7 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E04844
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Sutton-on-the-Forest (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE5864
Four figure Latitude: 54.06868051
Four figure longitude: -1.11522151
1:25K map: SE5864
1:10K map: SE56SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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