Southwark Heritage

Cuming Collection, Art Collection
and Southwark Archives

Spindle-Whorl

Object name: Spindle-Whorl

Date: 300 BC-1000 AD

Medium: Slate

Object number: C00278

DescriptionSpindle whorl formed of slate. Dark grey in colour with a central hole. Spindle whorls were attached to a spindle in order to increase speed and tension while spinning.