Spindle whorl

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.HXA 101
Date:	16th or 17th century
Material:	Stone
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What:	Whorl, spindle
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Where:	Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Threave Castle
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