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Description: | A lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1600. The whorl is biconvex with a thickened median rib. Both faces have been decorated with a moulded design of large raised pellets separated by radial ribs. The central hole is 8.7mm diameter and there is no cavity in the side wall. The whorl has a cream coloured patina. It is 27.2mm diameter, 11.3mm thick and 44.76g.The Finds Recording Guide (Geake, 2001, unpublished, page 64) notes that decorated whorls are very difficult to date having been found in Medieval contexts but also in the vicinity of Roman buildings. They are generally thought to be Medieval but they continued in use until at least AD 1500, and later in some parts of the country.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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