NHER 39976 (Find Spot record) - Medieval spindle whorl and post medieval strap/belt mount

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Summary

Metal detecting here in 2003 recovered a medieval lead spindle whorl and an early post medieval copper alloy mount from a strap or belt.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG31SE
Civil Parish SOUTH WALSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

November 2003. Metal detecting in area of NHER 36343.
?Medieval lead spindle whorl (daimeter 28mm), well preserved, bi-convex with slightly tapering central perforation, weighs 59.83g, 2.11oz (at location [1]).
Early post medieval copper alloy mount from strap or belt, convex, hollow-backed with remains of square-sectioned integral rivet, 12 x 25mm (at location [2]).
Identified by S. Ashley (NLA) 18 December 2003.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 7 January 2004.

Associated Sources (0)

  • SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Oct 13 2018 10:10PM

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