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Description: | A possible Roman or Medieval lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. The artefact is circular in plan with a central circular perforation which is 9.19mm diameter. The side, in profile, have a deep '>' shaped groove. One face of the artefact has mouldings which are concave lentoids around the edge, thereby forming a star shape on this surface. The opposite face is decorated with radiating grooves. The surface of the artefact has a slightly shiny light brown/cream coloured patina. It measures 22.15mm diameter, 13.28mm thick and weighs 33.7g.The patina of the artefact suggests it is not a recent find, therefore a Medieval is likely, and Roman is a possibility. The diameter of the central perforation is the appropriate diameter for it to be a spindle whorl so this is a possible function. A weight decorated in this many has not been found but could be a possibility also.
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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