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Early Medieval lead spindle whorl
Biconical lead spindle whorl with large central perforation. Both surfaces are decorated with cast raised radiating lines.
Viking Age lead spindle whorl from Anglesey, north Wales. 850-950 CE. The same technology was used to spin wool for thousands of years.
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Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
98.50H [1516]
Find Information
Site Name: Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey
Grid Reference: SH 515 813
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1995 / Sep / 6
Measurements
diameter / mm:22
thickness / mm:10.5
bore / mm:10.5
weight / g:17.2
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