Record ID: LVPL-DCEF21
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and flat (sub rectangular) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 3.35 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.30mm and is 4.65mm thick. It weighs 19.6 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a m…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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