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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: NLM-AE0A4B
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast annular or tubular cylindrical object with a central moulded aperture of diameter [now] c.13mm. Shrinkage lines indicate this was cast in an open mould. Patinated, and indented by a distorting impact. If a whorl, this might be an example of Walton Rogers form B. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 950-1100.
Diameter (as found): 22.2mm, Height: 18.6mm, Weight: 37.23gms
Class: Walton Rogers form B
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 950
Date to: Circa AD 1100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 18.6 mm
Weight: 37.23 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th January 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM38661
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: High Burnham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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