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Summary

A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period found whilst metal detecting.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-F4D06C (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD 1200-1500). The whorl is biconical in shape with moulded decoration on both sides. On one side the decoration is clearly in the form of a zig-zag line and dots. The other side has been damaged, and the decoration is less clearly defined and appears to be slightly different. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. Diameter: 225.46mm; thickness: 6.98mm; weight: 17.75g.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-F4D06C (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-F4D06C. [Mapped feature: #38154 LVPL-F4D06C]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-F4D06C.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 62 67 (point)
Map sheet SJ66NW
Civil Parish WHITEGATE AND MARTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2022 1:55PM