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Craft, industry and trade

Spindle Whorls, Birrens

Period:
Roman Period
Description:

A selection of Spindle Whorls found at Birrens. A spindle is a wooden spike with a circular weight or whorl at one end. It was used for hand-spinning wool into thread.

 

Spindle whorls are common archaeological finds. Most date from the Iron Age and the medieval period although some may have been used as recently as the 19th century.  

Source:
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Accession number:
DUMFM:1984.27.64 + .77 +.133
Digital Number:
RPD0157


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