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Description: | A lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is circular and plano-convex. Both faces are decorated with raised radial lines with groups of pellets between them. There is also raised median rib. The central hole is large and sub-circular, with a very large circular depression in the wall, probably to fix the spindle to the whorl. Decorated whorls are common finds yet few come from dated contexts, but they are believed to be medieval. This one has a well developed creamy grey patina.
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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