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Record ID: WMID-4DC34F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.2 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat.The upper face bears traces of raised decoration, consisting of triangles and pellets. The lower face is undecorated.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g (0.92 oz).
The who…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-8BE73E
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700).
The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides. The spots have been drilled in a non regular manner, with pips (dots) on opposing faces not adding up to a total of seven (7). 5 is opposite 6.. 4 is opposite 1. 3 is opposite 2.
The die measures 9.3 mm in length, 9.2 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 grams.
The die is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface de…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-D4DB67
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mid blue translucent annular glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066).
The bead is made out of a translucent dark blue glass. It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the ends flattened, almost an oblate form. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.33 mm.
The bead has a diameter of 8.50 mm, and is 4.52 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 grams.
Dr Birgitta Hoffmann (Liverpool University) comments: While these beads are quite common both in the Roman and Early…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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This findspot is known as 'North West Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-B5A7E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy horse's leg, of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1700 to AD 1900).
The artefact consists of a moulded horse's leg, with circular cross section in the middle and D shaped to the top and bottom. The ankle and knee joints are represented along with the edge of the hoof and the frog in the centre of the foot.
It measures 58.63 mm in length, 8.91 mm wide and 6.14 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g.
The artefact is a light green to mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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