PUBLIC-5A9A65: Medieval lead spindle whorl

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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: PUBLIC-5A9A65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead spindle whorl of unknown exact date ( c.AD43-1700) A large number of this type of spindle whorl have been recorded on the PAS database dated from the Roman to Medieval periods. The object is roughly conical in shape with a flat base and a circular perferation truncating the centre of the object. The overall dimensions are as follows weight 35.06grams. diameter is 29mm. thickness is 13mm and the diameter of the hole is 7mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight: 35.06 g
Diameter: 29 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Reepham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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