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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-2DC3A7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded sides and a circular perforation in the centre. All surfaces are worn and appear to be undecorated.
The metal is very worn and cream in colour, with patches of grey. The object is 26.3 mm in diameter, 6.8 mm thick and weighs 28.9 g. The perforation is 10.5 mm 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: 6.8 mm
Weight: 28.9 g
Diameter: 26.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT: E04965
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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