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Description: | A cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the Medieval to early Post-Medieval periods. The whorl is plano convex with a thickened median rib. Both faces are decorated with raised dots and / or lines with three pellets in each of the angles and there is a thick border around the perforation. The central perforation has a maximum diameter of 9.5mm which tapers to 8.9mm and a portion of the edge has been bent inward. The whorl has been damaged, with a small gouge on one edge and one side having been flattened, including a deep gouge in the material. The whorl has a creamy white patina with patches of creamy brown patina throughout. While decorated whorls of this form are commonly thought to be Medieval, spindle whorls and weights were cast throughout the Roman period to the Post-Medieval periods and are hard to date precisely. Please compare to PAS record ID: WILT-DC2C37.Thickness: 14.7mm; Diameter: 33.3mm; Weight: 56.8g
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