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Description: | A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan and conical. It has a circular perforation, slightly off centre, with an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face of the object is worn and undecorated. The upper face is undulating due to ancient damage. The object has a light white patina.Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500. Due to the light dusty white patina on this example an early date is suggested.Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 25.3g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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