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SPINDLE WHORL
Unique ID: LIN-16202A
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete ceramic spindle whorl or ceramic bead, probably dating to the Roman to early medieval period, c. AD 43 - 680 .
The object is circular in shape with a flat cross section. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The central hole has been set roughly centrally, and has an internal diameter of 11 mm. The shape of the item would suggest that it has been specifically made and not created from a reused sherd of pottery. The spindle whorl or bead has been made from ceramic, with frequent fine grit inclusions. The surface carries soot and is weathered.
The object has a diameter of 26 mm and is 16 mm thick. It weighs 17.02 g.
The spindle whorl or bead is a mid-orange colour with sooting. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the surface.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 680
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight: 17.02 g
Diameter: 26 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Ceramic
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Osbournby area
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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