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Iron Age / Roman stone weight
Previously identified and published as a spindle whorl. More likely to be a weight of some kind- the central perofration is elongated suggesting suspension. Several lightly incised radial lines may be decorative.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2013.8H/5.8
Find Information
Site Name: Porth-y-Rhaw, Pembrokeshire
Grid Reference: SM 786 242
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1995 - 1998
Acquisition
Donation, 16/4/2013
Measurements
length / mm:49.5
width / mm:49.2
thickness / mm:3.8
perforation / mm:9
weight / g:14.6
Material
stone
slate
Location
In store
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