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Description: | A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is oval in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. The upper face is decorated with six large raised knops. The lower face is undecorated. The object has a light brown patina and is in fair condition.Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 6mm in height, 25.5g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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