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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: NMS-DAB5DF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval circular lead spindle whorl with a straight-sided central hole, diameter 8mm. Decorated with six projecting lozengiform bosses separated by groups of vertical ribs. The circumference is followed by a pronounced casting flash. Diameter 27mm. Height 13.6mm. Weight 37.22g. Similar examples have been recorded in Norfolk from King's Lynn (HER 36070), Kempstone (HER 61360, NMS-2008C3), Kenninghall (HER 39262), Upwell (HER 41359, NMS-6ADF54), Stody (HER 50107, NMS-1C3CD7) and Scarning (HER 60320, NMS-E88A39). See NARC-5D8EAB for a list of other examples on this database. 14th - early 16th century.
Finder's no. AC926
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1539
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 13.6 mm
Weight: 37.22 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 12th September 2017 - Monday 16th October 2017
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 60440
Other reference: NMD102017
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Deopham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TM0499
Four figure Latitude: 52.55060142
Four figure longitude: 1.00746174
1:25K map: TM0499
1:10K map: TM09NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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