Spindle whorl

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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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• Online ID: 000-100-103-312-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.HXA 101
• Date: 16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Stone
  Whorl, spindle
  
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• What: Whorl, spindle
  
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• Where: Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Threave Castle
  
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