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Spindle Whorl
Roman
English Heritage
United Kingdom
This roman, bone spindle whorl was with with a spindle to make yarn. The weight of the whorl increases the speed of the spin and may help to dictate the thickness of the yarn produced.
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Details
- Title: Spindle Whorl
- Date Created: Roman
- Location: Portchester Castle
- Type: Spindle whorl
- Original Source: PORTCHESTER CASTLE
- Rights: English Heritage
- Medium: Animal bone
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