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Description: | A cast lead, or lead alloy, spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650), probably Medieval circa AD 1100-1500. In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. The spindle whorl has a flat central rib around its circumference. There is a sub-circular perforation which measures 9.28mm in diameter. One face is decorated with a zig zag pattern, formed from a series of linear ribs in light relief. The opposing face is decorated with a series of 'X's in light relief. The surfaces of the spindle whorl have a mid-cream coloured patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. There are many other examples recorded on the PAS database with similar decoration found across the country. The spindle whorl measures 29.17mm diameter, is 13.07mm thick and weighs 37.5 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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