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Description: | An incomplete cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The central perforation has been started from each side of the object but remains unfinished. Each face of the object is worn and has no visible decoration. The object has a mid 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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