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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: LVPL-875017

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy decorated spindle whorl. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation. There are 5 circular petal-like loops with each loop containing a smaller, inner loop. Between the gaps of each loop is a an inverted V-shape.

Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight: 32.55 g
Diameter: 30 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st November 2017 - Friday 1st December 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Tiverton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ5560
Four figure Latitude: 53.1352451
Four figure longitude: -2.67407968
1:25K map: SJ5560
1:10K map: SJ56SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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