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Description: | A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post-medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and is relatively flat. There is a central perforation which runs through the centre of the weight and is circular in plan. The weight is decorated on one side with raised radiating lines, with varying numbers of pellets in each space. The other side has raised radiating lines, with one pellet in each space. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. This spindle whorl dates to the medieval to post-medieval period circa AD 1300-1600.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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