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Description: | A cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500AD). The object is sub-circular in plan and oval in oval in cross-section. The object has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8.41mm. Each face of the object worn with no visible decoration.Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts dating from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period; however most are dated to the Medieval period. The object has a mid-grey patina and is worn.
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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