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Medieval stone spindle whorl

Circular, slightly irregular spindlewhorl with flat upper and lower surfaces which are crudely decorated. Small dent (damage) on edge and approximately one third of bottom surface missing. Bottom surface is decorated with 2 concentric circles of embossed dots. The upper surface decorated with scratches/uneven lines. An un-uniform circle surrounds the central perforation. Along the edge is an irregular zig-zag scratched pattern.

Medieval stone spindle whorl
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Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

77.36H/10.1

Find Information

Site Name: Valle Crucis Abbey, Llantysilio-yn-Ial

Grid Reference: SJ 204 441
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1970-1971

Notes: Surface clearange west of west range

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