Record ID: WMID-636955
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.9 mm and is 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 35.2 g (1.24 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an eve…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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