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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably of Roman date (AD 100-400). The spindle whorl is circular in plan; with a very flat rectangular section / profile. The edge has a distinct V shaped convex profile and both faces have a slight cast rim around the edge and also a higher rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.1mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a series of evenly spaced raised pellets separated by slight diagonal lines. The spindle whorl is a light cream colour with an even patina and the whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. A large recent scar is present on one face which has cut through the 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). This form is often attributed to the Roman period.The whorl measures 29.2mm diameter, is 6.8mm thick. It weighs 30.66 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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