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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan; originally being circular however due to patinated damage it is now irregular. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a series of radiating ribs which form sub-triangular panels; at the centre of each is a small pellet. The spindle whorl is a dark grey cream colour with an even patina. The large area of damage is old and patinated; however the whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Roman period.The whorl measures 31.6mm diameter, is 11.6mm thick. It weighs 40.06 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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