Find Spot record 284 - Spindle Whorl

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Summary

Three Lead Spindle Whorls, biconical and decorated. Spindle whorls were used in the hand spinning of wool during most periods of history making them difficult to date.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (To 1066 AD? and From 1900 AD?)

Full Description

Three Lead Spindle Whorls, biconical and decorated. Recovered from NGRs SJ 6426 5332, SJ 6428 5318, SJ 6429 5287 (1).

<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 9/103 Williams S R 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

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<1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 9/103 Williams S R 1983.

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Event - Interpretation: A Desk-Based Heritage Assessment in Connection with the Proposed Development of Land to the North West of Nantwich (ECH5502)

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 642 531 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet	SJ65SW
Civil Parish	HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 13 2018 12:17PM