A rare spindle whorl has been found during a dig at a Viking-age longhouse in Perthshire, Scotland.
David Strachan, of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust explained the possible significance of the find.
He said: “Through the ages spindle whorls have often been covered in abstract shapes and the spinning action would bring life to these shapes, much like the old spinning top toy.
“While we certainly have abstract shapes on this example, some of the symbols look like they could be writing, perhaps Viking runes or Ogham inscription a form of early medieval Irish script.”
Story: Courtney Cameron, The Scotsman | Photo: TSPL
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