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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD 1200-1450). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and has a bi-convex cross section / profile. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.0mm. An oval depression is present in the sidewall of the hole - probably as a relic of casting. The upper and lower faces both have been cast with different designs. The upper consists of a series of irregular spaced radiating spokes which are interrupted by a single raised circumferential rib. This forms a series of irregular panels - some of which have single pellets within. The underside is decorated with a series of irregular U shaped arches with a single pellet within each. All the surfaces have been heavily worn and some decorative detail is lost. The spindle whorl is a dark cream colour with an even but slightly abraded and broken patina. 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 design on this example is most likely to date from the Medieval period c. AD 1100-1500.The whorl measures 21.7mm diameter, is 12.5mm thick and weighs 22.85 grams.
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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