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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 43 - AD 1650.The whorl is of the flat disc type, it is sub oval in shape and the front of the whorl is slightly convex making it appear D-shaped in cross section. The central perforation (hole) is circular in shape and has been cast slightly off centre, it has a internal diameter of 9.7 mm. No decoration is present on the object.The whorl measures 29.3 mm in length and is 25.1 mm wide. It has a thickness of 6.2 mm. It weighs 20.1 g.The whorl is a dark grey in colour and has an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. 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. Other examples have been recorded on the database including WMID-C7A3C1, WMID-B3DF29 and WMID-C5D702.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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