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Description: | A possible complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 -AD 1650).The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and a slender D shape in cross section. The central hole is sub circular with an internal diameter of 9.88mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The upper face appears to have an inclusion, possibly ceramic or damage. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.The whorl has a diameter of 29.86mm and is 7.31mmthick. It weighs 28.86g.Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c.AD 1100 toAD 1450). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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