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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: LVPL-74856C
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A spindle whorl with one flat face, and one slightly domed face. The object has a pale cream patina with light brown specks. The hole in the centre has a diameter of 9mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 29.3 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 14th September 2018
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Eden (District)
To be known as: Penrith
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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