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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy line weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 6.7mm. The artefact is a mid-light grey cream colour with an even broken patina. It has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. These weights are used for a long period of time and have multiple functions including spindle whorls.The weight measures 19.7mm diameter, is 5.5mm thick and weighs 11.91 grams.
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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