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Description: | This is a lead alloy spindle whorl dating from possibly the Roman period, to the post medieval. In this case, it was found in the same field as Roman artefacts (a dolphin brooch) and another small spindle whorl, so it may be Roman in origin and it certainly has an aged look about it.It has an unusual arrangement with four extended 'wings' to perhaps improve on the spinning forces? The central hub, is bi-conical and undecorated, the hole is 10.5 mm in diameter. It is now a pale cream with lead sulphide corrosion.
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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