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Description: | Cast lead alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; in cross section it is an irregular circle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (13.5mm in diameter). The surface of the weight is very corroded but on one side there is a small indentation which may be the remains of the suspension element. There is no sign of decoration . The lead alloy has a grey/brown patina over much of its surface and is extremely worn. Spindle whorls and loom weights of simple design were cast easily throughout the Roman to Post Medieval periods of activity; therefore they are difficult to date precisely. The object measures 17.7mm high, 32.8mm diameter and weighs 109.22 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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