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Early Medieval lead spindle whorl
Sub-circular flat spindle whorl with jagged edges and heavily pitted surfaces. Central perforation.
Viking Age lead spindle whorl from Llanbedr-goch, 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
96.41H [927]
Find Information
Site Name: Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey
Grid Reference: SH 515 813
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1996 / Sep / 19
Notes: From bottom of field near spring
Acquisition
donation, 20/12/1996
Measurements
diameter / mm:31.0 x 29.2
thickness / mm:4.1
weight / g:18.0
bore / mm:6.1
Material
Lead
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Spinning
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