Record ID: WILT-385CCA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl which is circular in plan probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object has a central circular perforation which has been drilled from each side. The object measures 33.33mm in diameter, 8.52mm in thickness and weighs 14.94g. The diameter of the internal perforation is 6.54mm. The object consists of a light greyish-brown rough stone possibly a micaceous sandstone. Spindle whorls were used from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period. Egan (Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household D…
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 31st December 2014
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