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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: DUR-08EFB8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1300-1500).

The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. One surface has a slit mark either side of the perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.26mm and has a slightly raised collar. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina.

Thickness: 8.53mm
Weight: 29.1g
Diameter: 26.83mm

Biconical spindle whorls of this decorated form are typically dated 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: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.54 mm
Weight: 29.1 g
Diameter: 26.83 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Richmondshire (District)
Parish or ward: Croft-on-Tees (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ2710
Four figure Latitude: 54.48463269
Four figure longitude: -1.58476366
1:25K map: NZ2710
1:10K map: NZ21SE
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
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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