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Unique ID: HESH-CEB01E
Object type certainty: Certain
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Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.6mm and it is chocked with lead and clay - suggesting that this whorl was miscast and never used / finished. The upper and lower faces are undecorated. The spindle whorl is a light grey cream colour with an even but heavily eroded patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Medieval period.
The whorl measures 29.9mm diameter, is 11.2mm thick. It weighs 47.72 grams
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.2 mm
Weight: 47.72 g
Diameter: 29.9 mm
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Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Entry Form: SHRMS: 00877
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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