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Description: | A cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and conical. It has a large central circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 9mm and which has been drilled from one side. Each face of the object is worn with no visible decoration. The object has a greyish brown patina.Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period. However most are typically 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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