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Description: | A cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the late medieval to early post medieval period (c AD 1300-1700). It is circular in plan and sub oval in section, with a circular, slightly off centre perforation hole. At least one side is decorated with a linear and pellet motif, with 6 lines radiating out from the perforation, with three pellets in each section. Only one side has been photographed and it is unknown if both sides are decorated. The object has a light cream to brown patina and is in fairly good condition.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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