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Description: | A bi-convex lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or early Post-Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1600. It has a central, circular perforation, of internal diameter 10.5mm. As is usual with this type of whorl there is a small depression in the inner wall of the perforation. Both sides of the whorl are decorated with a pattern of nine deep, radial grooves. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is 28.8mm in diameter and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 40.87gm.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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