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Description: | A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced and orientated raised lines radiating out from the perforation; this design is sometimes known as a sun / star burst.The whorl is a cream-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8mm in diameter, 12.1mm thick and weighs 40.6g. The perforation is 7.9mm 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 periodsA similar spindle whorl is described in a PAS record from Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire (LEIC-AEEA12).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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