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Description: | A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular with a flat top and base, rounded edges, and has a central perforation running through it. The upper surface is decorated with a floral-like design featuring a large seven petalled flower around the central perforation. The petals are formed by seven semi-circular raised loops. The reverse appears undecorated. The metal is a light whitish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.9mm in diameter, 9.7mm thick and weighs 49.1g. The perforation is 10.7mm in diameter.Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely dated without supporting contextual evidence.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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