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Description: | A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The spindle whorl is worn. The whorl is circular in plan view and bi-convex in section with a central circular perforation. Both faces of the whorl are decorated with a moulded raised line and pellet design. The decoration is too worn to clearly discern. The central perforation has an internal diameter of approximately 10.2mm. The whorl is grey / yellow in colour. Diameter: 29.01mm. Thickness: 13.23mm. Weight: 47.0g.Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts from the Roman through to the Medieval periods. However, most are typically dated to the late Medieval period to early Post Medieval periods.
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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