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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and rectangular / flat in cross section, although the edges are irregular due to plough damage. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 7.8mm. There is no evidence of cast or incised designs present. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The spindle whorl is a cream - white colour with an abraded and broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. 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).The spindle whorl measures 25.3mm diameter, is 7.6mm thick and weighs 22 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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