Record ID: PUBLIC-DA70EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date, probably Early Medieval to Post Medieval, about AD 400 - 1600. It is Coppergate type B1 (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). It is discoidal with a central hole measuring 9.19mm in diameter. It is 22.64mm in diameter and 6.87mm thick on one side and 5.0mm on the opposite side. It weighs 19.3gms. The whorl has a white patina. Compare SWYOR-9909E4.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D98249
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cast plano-convex spindle whorl of uncertain date. It has a shallow domed face with a flat underneath. The shape of the spindle whorl corresponds with Coppergate type A1 (Walton Rogers, 2007) which were used from the 6th century. However, it may also be medieval. The lead has a pale grey patina. Compare YORYM-B717FB. The circular hole is 7.51mm with straight sides and is slightly offset to one side. Diameter 22.15mm Height 6.75mm Weight 18.3gms
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
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