Spindle whorl, diam 2.6cm. Flattish base, and rounded but straight-sided top. Largish hole. Made of dark brown clay, very fine and without grits, cf. Kingston Down grave 262, M 6267, with reddish flecks. This one broken on the edge and it can be seen to be clay and not some other substance.Possibly from Beakesbourne?, but Sibertswold according to the Mayer card.
History
Grave ID
Unknown Sibertswold Downs and Barfrestone GraveBarfrestone or Sibertswold Downs
SibertswoldObject ID
M6560Catalogue Number
M 6560Material
clay, ceramic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; clay) (Antiquarian Material; N/A)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
spindle whorl (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; spindle whorl) (Antiquarian Keyword; N/A)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
textile
