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Description: | A complete decorated lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1066-1500). The decoration is cast integrally and consists of linear patterns running both longitudinally and laterally, two laterally and bisecting them, seven longitudinally. Within each rectangular section created by the linear pattern are cast circular protruding pellet decorations, two in each rectangular section. The Spindle whorl is elliptic in section.The metal is a light cream colour.Diameter: 13.93mm, Thickness, 13.93mm, Weight: 50.3g.Internal diameter: 11.00mm.
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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