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Description: | A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date, but probably Medieval, (about 1200-1500). The whorl is almost discoidal; rectangular in section, but is actually dished on one face. The upper face is decorated with a crude raised linear design, perhaps supposed to be a six pointed star design, formed of two interlocking triangles (Star of St David). The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. There is no cavity in the wall of the aperture which is 10.5mm in diameter. The whorl has a light grey patina. Please compare PAS record IDs: SWYOR-07C9A4 and LVPL-E59051.
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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