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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: HESH-3C67F0
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Cast lead or lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably Roman date (AD 100-400). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular (diameter 8.4mm) with straight sides. The external rim / edge also is also straight - convex / rounded . Both the upper and lower faces of the whorl are undecorated but both have surface scratches through abrasion. The spindle whorl is a light grey cream colour with an even but eroded patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Roman period.
The whorl measures 30.6mm diameter, is 8.0mm thick. It weighs 44.01 grams
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Newport History Society
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight: 44.01 g
Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 00992
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
District: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Newport
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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