Record ID: YORYM-3A57E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated. The metal is a mid brown colour and is worn. The object is 27.6mm in diameter, 6.3mm thick and weighs 25g. The perforation is 6.9mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also diff…
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-3A3C69
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with a pentagram, or five pointed star, around the central perforation. The metal is a mid brown colour and is very worn. The object is 27.4mm in diameter, 7.2mm thick and weighs 19.8g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supp…
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.