Record ID: FAKL-9C9F33
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plain lead spindle whorl, Roman or Medieval, discoid and plano-convex, one face being rounded the other flat (slightly concave). Through the disc is 8.9mm diameter hole, which, on the flat face is surrounded by a slight rim. Diameter 28.2mm, Thickness 8,8mm, Mass 43.48g. Whorls of this simple form are difficult to date and this find could be Roman to Medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Threshfield', grid reference and parish protected.