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LEIC-FA524E: Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 900-1200

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: LEIC-FA524E

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Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, Length: 28 mm, width: 24 mm, thickness: 8 mm, weight: 31.29 g.

The object is circular in form, but slightly squashed, and sub rectangular in cross section with a central circular hole 8-10 mm in diameter.

The whorl has unusual decoration, having a slightly raised lip on the outer edge of each surface. Sitting within this is a series of raised open circles on both faces. The form matches Walton Rogers type B, dating it from 900-1200.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 900
Date to: Circa AD 1200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 28 mm
Width: 24 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight: 31.29 g

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: Melton

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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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