NLM-49780E: Early Medieval Spindle Whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NLM-49780E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead spindle whorl. Cast sub-cylindrical whorl with a curved lower edge [as cast] and a central moulded aperture of diameter 12.2mm, Walton Rogers form B. Patinated lightly. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. The ample spindle hole may hint at an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 950-1100.

Diameter: 27.9mm, Thickness: 10.8mm, Weight: 47.22gms

Class: Walton Rogers form B

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 950
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.8 mm
Weight: 47.22 g
Diameter: 27.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th October 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM34258

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 Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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