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Description: | A lead alloy cast spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is 26.5mm in diameter and 11.3mm thick. It weighs 30.72gm. It is plano convex with a large central aperture. There is an indentation in the side wall of the aperture. Both faces are decorated with a pattern of raised radial lines alternately with groups of three raised pellets. The whorl has a glossy yellow patina. It probably dates from 1066 - 1650, but whorls are difficult to date with any precision as few have been found in dated contexts.
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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