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Record ID: SF-DA5E03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight, possibly used as a spindle whorl or similar object of uncertain date. It is oval in section with a large central circular aperture. This spindle whorl measures 21.29mm in diameter, 17.37mm in height, 37.01g in weight. There is a similar example from Suffolk recorded on the PAS database (SF-8823E0). This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.