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Description: | A cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. It has a central circular perforation drilled from one side. The internal diameter of the perforation measures 9.5mm. Each face of the object is decorated with worn linear mouldings. The object has a light brown patina.Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period. However most are dated to the Medieval period.
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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