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Description: | Cast lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a central circular perforation. Both the upper and lower surfaces are undecorated. The object has a light white patina and is in good condition. It is very regular.Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.
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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