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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: BUC-4E5853

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead medieval spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date, but likely to be medieval to post-medieval (1100-1800). It is circular in shape, with a circular perforation, which is slightly off centre. There are incised scratches across the surface. It is a cream white colour, wih patches of silver grey coming though. It measures 25.1mm by 23.9mm, and is 12.0mm thick. It weighs 44.66g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.1 mm
Width: 23.9 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight: 44.66 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 30th January 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4650

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Woodham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP6918
Four figure Latitude: 51.85633274
Four figure longitude: -0.99953633
1:25K map: SP6918
1:10K map: SP61NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date find submitted for recording
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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