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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl Medieval to Post Medieval date (1100 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1300-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in section; it has a rim / cast ridge running around its outer edge. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.3mm. When reported and photographed the central hole was filled with hard compacted soil - when it was removed an irregular sub-triangular depression most probably a casting flaw in the internal side wall of the hole was revealed. The upper and lower surfaces of the whorl are decorated although this detail is difficult to clarify due to abrasion and surface patination. The pattern on the upper surface consists of triangular zig-zag lines forming panels which have pellets within. The lower face is too badly worn to be described. The spindle whorl has a mid-grey coloured thick surface patina. 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 whorl measures 29.4mm diameter and 12.0mm thick; it weighs 37.22 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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