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Record ID: SF-5A9B17
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete chalk weight, date unknown. This weight is circular in plan and measures 20.9mm in diameter and 10mm in thickness. It has a central circular perforation which measures 6.2mm in diameter. The function of this weight is unknown, it could have been a spindle whorl possibly although it does not have the characteristic biconical shape.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF9669
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Half of a chalk spindle whorl, it is circular in plan with an external diameter of 36mm and is 18mm thick. It has a circular perforation through its centre which is 11mm in diameter. This spindle whorl is likely to be medieval in date although it is impossible to date it more closely.
Created on: Friday 8th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BUXHALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF6623
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Spindle whorl made from chalk, 37 mm in diameter and 13 mm thick. It is a thick disc in shape, with both circular faces slightly convex and the sides gently rounded. The central perforation flares gently from 8 mm at one end to 10 mm at the other. All surfaces are covered with irregularly set concentric grooves, apart from a small area around each end of the perforation. The whorl weighs 21.5g. Whorls are very hard to date.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK CODDENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.