|  |  |  | Lead or Pewter WeightThe weight is a lead spindle whorl, which, being small and heavy, would have
been used for spinning fine thread. It is some 4 cm in diameter and it would 
have been part of medieval lady's equipment at Thrislington.
 Continue browsing through the archive, or see other items a lady would be carrying such as 
chatelaine or thimble.
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