Record ID: HESH-2D6BE4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 26.9mm and is 9.1mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 18mm. The whorl weighs 22.17 grams. The spindle whorl is undecorated. It is a mid –dark green colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Where the patina has been removed a light green powdery copper corrosion has developed. The abrasion is most likely to have been caused by mov…
Created on: Friday 16th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.