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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: NMS-31548E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead spindle whorl or weight of probable medieval to post medieval date. Roughly circular, with an irregular D-shaped cross-section and central circular perforation. Traces of moulded decoration visible, however, this is now heavily worn.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Weight: 16.2 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th March 2017 - Friday 17th March 2017

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 28118
Other reference: IND28042017JS

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Gillingham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM4092
Four figure Latitude: 52.47312783
Four figure longitude: 1.5323809
1:25K map: TM4092
1:10K map: TM49SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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