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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.6mm. The inner edge of the central hole has an oval casting depression. Both faces are decorated with a similar design comprising radiating ribs that divide the surface evenly into five broadly similar panel. On the upper edge of each panel a single pellet is positioned. A raised circumferential rim is present at the mid point and also around the central hole. The spindle whorl is a grey - white colour with an abraded and broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The style of decoration is most commonly seen on bi-convex whorls dated to the later medieval or post medieval period (1300-1600).The whorl measures 30.2mm diameter, is 19.3mm thick and weighs 56.02 grams. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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