NLM-CD0632: Early Medieval Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-CD0632

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex profile with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.4mm, Walton Rogers form A1; patinated. The ample sized spindle hole suggests an Anglo-Scandinavian date, while the mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000.

Diameter: 34.8mm, Thickness: 7.3mm, Weight: 54.96gms

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: 7.3 mm
Weight: 54.96 g
Diameter: 34.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM33718

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Caistor

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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