Record

Spindles of wood

< 1 of 1 > Back

From Newstead, Roxburghshire and Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire

Postcard of Spindles of wood.
000-100-037-026-C
© National Museums Scotland

Spindles of wood

These two wooden spindles were found at the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire and a native settlement at Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire. They were used to spin yarn.

Despite the fact that these spindles were used at least four centuries apart, they are remarkably similar in form.

Long thin spindles, used to spin yarn, rarely survive since they were often made of wood. Instead the spindle whorls, heavy, pierced objects made of more durable materials which acted as weights, provide the main evidence for this common activity.


Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID: 000-100-037-026-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HV 588
Date: 585 - 640 AD
Newstead spindle: between 80 and 100 AD; Buiston Crannog spindle: between 585 and 640.
Material: Wood
Dimensions:
What: Spindle
Spindle
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Wooden spindle from Newstead
Spindle from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 640 AD
References:
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran