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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy spindle whorl, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450).This spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in section with a central circular hole (diameter of hole: 8.3 mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact is decorated on both sides with irregular incised linear markings, which travel in many different directions, almost resembling a fern or leaf style design. On both the obverse and reverse of this object there are three large pronounced pellets forming a triangle around the central perforation.The object measures 26.0 mm in diameter, is 11.4 mm thick and weighs 31.4 g.The object is a light grey to light brown in colour and has an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
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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