Find Spot record 6979 - Prehistoric spindle whorl from White Friars

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Summary

Stone spindle whorl found in White Friars in 1884. A spindle whorl is a term used for the weight attached to a spindle used for handspinning.

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Full Description

Stone spindle whorl found in White Friars in 1884 (1). Polished stone disc, 4.3-4cm diameter, with straight sided perforation (2).


<1> Shone W, 1911, Prehistoric Man in Cheshire, p53 (Book). SCH2710.

<2> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.330 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Shone W. 1911. Prehistoric Man in Cheshire. p53.
  • <2> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.330.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 404 660 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 9 2023 12:48PM