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WEIGHT

Unique ID: BUC-777D1A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead spindle whorl or weight, dating from the medieval to post medieval period, 1100-1800 AD. The weight is oval in shape, and irregular. The circular perforation is off centre, and closer to one of the narrow edges. The weight is 32.2mm in length, 29.1mm in width, 11.4mm in height, and weighs 32.50g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.2 mm
Height: 11.4 mm
Width: 29.1 mm
Weight: 32.5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st March 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4817

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Oving (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7821
Four figure Latitude: 51.88211675
Four figure longitude: -0.86820708
1:25K map: SP7821
1:10K map: SP72SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date find submitted for recording
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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