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LEIC-551693: Early medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 500-1000

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: LEIC-551693

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Lead alloy spindle whorl, probably dating to the early Medieval period, c.500 - 1000AD. The whorl is circular ion form with a central hole 8mm in diameter. It is very flat, but has a slight D-shaped cross section.

33 mm in diameter, a thickness of 9.0 mm, weighing 43.26 g.

Fits Walton Rogers class A2

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 500
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight: 43.26 g
Diameter: 33 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (District)
To be known as: Leicestershire

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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