From Threave Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire
A spindle whorl was hung at the end of a strand or ball of wool, to act as a flywheel as it was spun into yarn using a spindle. This stone example was found at Threave Castle in Kirkcudbrightshire. It dates from the 16th or 17th century.
Stone spindle whorl from Threave Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire, 16th or 17th century
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