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Roman samian spindle whorl
Disc with neatly drilled perforation. Made from a samian sherd of central Gaulish ware. Slightly less than half the disc survives.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.117H/8.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent Courtyard House, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 468 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1983
Notes: Phase III - early 4th century; wall foundation trench (157)
Acquisition
Donation, 4/12/1984
Measurements
diameter / mm:32
thickness / mm:7
diameter / mm:6 (of hole)
weight / g:5.1
Material
samian
Location
In store
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