Find Spot record 287 - Lead Spindle Whorl

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Summary

Lead Biconical Spindle Whorl with open work ring-shaped flange around middle. 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

Lead Biconical Spindle Whorl with open work ring-shaped flange around middle. Diameter c.2.8m, depth 1.0cm maximim (1).

<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/97 Lloyd-Morgan G 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

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<1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 10/97 Lloyd-Morgan G 1985.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Spindle Whorl (Find Spot) (284)

Related Events/Activities (1)

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 64 53 (point) 6 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 15 2022 3:23PM