Record ID: KENT-F4AC47
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Ball, biconvex with attachements. Projecting seam, broken off at point of attachment, with 8-petal 'rose' motif of applied bent wire. Edit: 23/12/15: This is the bulb from a style of whistle normally called a 'bosun's' whistle.
Created on: Friday 11th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-537674
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Hollow-cast element now squashed inwards upon itself, originally of spherical or bulbous form. One side plain, the other with applied flowerhead decoration. Along one edge, an animal with wings, long tail and four legs, its head broken off. Entire surface gilt. 1.7 cm long. It is impossible to discern the original function and appearance of this object. It might possibly be part of a whistle, akin to the whistle from Horsey, Somerset, for which see Treasure Annual Report 2002, no. 125, dated to 15-16th Century. Probably 16th Century. In terms of age and as the object co…
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-8ADD43
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver "bosun's" whistle. Slightly tapering sheet tube with two applied transverse double-grooved fillets, one at the widest end and one at the centre; at the narrower end is a hollow cast sphere which has a circular hole (diameter 5mm) cut at the junction with the tube - air blown through the tube would pass over this finger-hole. Around the sphere is an applied flat band decorated with three raised ribs; it runs from the far edge of the finger-hole to the underside of the tube. Flat-sectioned S-shaped handle soldered at two points to the underside of the tube, and also to the inner …
Created on: Friday 18th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-56EF93
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval? lead alloy whistle? fragment, 32mm long and 7mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 1.35grams. The object consists of a circular sectioned tube which has decorative curled 'wire' on each side, 22mm wide. The object is similar to a pilgrims whistle illustrated in 'Pilgrim souvenirs and secular badges' page 207 and also to a boatswains whistle, though I'm not sure if any were made of lead?
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-212548
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead alloy whistle with an encircling collar. The terminal is missing its terminal cap, which was probably similar to that seen on SUR-15EFB5.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-F07E07
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver decorative whistle, spherical body or buoy made of two parts of silver sheet soldered together with a raised rib. Each hemisphere decorated with raised flower-head pattern and central knop. Thin gun of silver with a flange to hold the whistle by. Damaged. Decoration recalls that on 16th Century dress pins and fittings and this is likely to be of that date. Compare a tin whistle of similar form in the NMM, PT 0457, there called a boatswain's call, and six in the MOL from the Thames foreshore. Silver whistles were used as badges of office and for giving signals at sea. Compare al…
Created on: Thursday 17th July 2008
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawtry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-996CA0
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy fragment of a boatswain's (bosun) whistle (17th century). The hollow fragment is spherical with a ridged crest and line of pellets on each side of the ridge. The broken edges indicated where this fragment fitted on top of the body of the whistle and part of the crest is missing. Dimensions: diameter: 14.28mm; length: 19.75mm; weight: 6.32g. Identification and dating by Tony Pilson and Ian Smith based on foreshore context.
Created on: Friday 25th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2013
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Record ID: LON-721393
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete whistle, probably a pilgrims’ whistle (13th - 17th century). This is the mouthpiece; the hollow bulb is missing. The mouthpiece is cylindrical narrowing the end to which the bulb would have attached. The surface is covered with a repeated cast motif of two adjoining ovals with pellets and hatched lines within. There is one complete and one incomplete cast loops projecting from the upper surface. These loops are also decoratively cast with a twisted rope design and a border of pellets. They may have been used for suspension. …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-721707
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete whistle, probably a pilgrims’ whistle (13th - 17th century). This is the mouthpiece; the hollow bulb is missing. The mouthpiece is cylindrical narrowing the end to which the bulb would have attached. The surface is covered with a repeated cast motif of two adjoining ovals with pellets and hatched lines within. There is one complete and one incomplete cast loops projecting from the upper surface. These loops are also decoratively cast with a twisted rope design and a border of pellets. They may have been used for suspension. …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DENO-3B2D64
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead object fragment, possibly the bulb from a boatswains' or pilgrims' whistle. Three-dimensional hollow object, originally domed or sub-spherical and with a suspension loop, is it now broken at the 'base' (opposite the suspension loop) and squashed flat. The surviving surface is decorated with two ring and dots, flanking a longitudinal herringbone line. The other surface is damaged and distorted but what survives appears to have been decorated in the same way (can make out two ring-and dots). There is no wear on the loop. The casting line runs down the sides of the loop and …
Created on: Friday 23rd March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lusby with Winceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-BBC451
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead object, probably a post medieval whistle, in the shape of a key. Bent into a 'W' shape. Head in the form of a lis with a cylindrical projection from the central lobe - the projection has a small circular perforation, which is presumably a blow-hole. In the centre of the lis on one surface is raised open cylinder, which may also be perforated, although this is not clear - this may have acted as a sound-hole. At the base of the head is a linear projection - it is not clear what this is for, or if it is broken. Double plain collar at the junction of the head and shaft. The shaft is h…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DB1922
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A composite cast silver alloy bead possibly from an item of jewellery or a composite dress ornament / dress fitting. The bead is broadly cylindrical in form tapering to a blunted point at either end. It seems to be formed in two parts and be hollow, the two elements being soldered together at the mid-point with a relatively thick central ridge. Either end is decorated with a raised wire-like design consisting of a flower formed with eight radiating petals. At the centre of the design is a raised boss like knop. A large tare is present on the upper edge of the bead presuma…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bitterley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6E5F67
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast tin-alloy post-Medieval whistle (1500-1800). One half of a spherical sound box belonging to a small whistle. It has a circular sound hole and a suspension loop. The outer surface has an elaborate raised floral decoration consisting of lines and pellets. Length:14.9mm; maximum diameter: 17.4mm. Weight: 2.40g. A complete whistle of this type has been recorded from Brewood Parish, Staffordshire. See, Portable Antiquities Scheme find: WMID-962B30.
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-15EFB5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead alloy whistle with an encircling collar. The terminal has an extension with an aperture for suspension around which there is iron corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-8EB4A3
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Description: Silver hollow cast sphere from a huntsman's whistle. The pea is now missing. Decoration is applied on both sides in the form of a quatrefoil motif with a plain cross running through the centre. Discussion: This fragment was found within very close proximity to the Silver Huntman's whistle found in October 2002 (see 2005 T22; TAR 2995 - 2006), and as such is most likely to be part of the same artefact. Due to its age and precious metal content, this item would qualify as treasure under the Trea…
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-BD9295
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-medieval whistle, 30mm long, 13mm in diameter and weighs 6.21g. The object is circular in section and rectantular in form. It has a rounded terminal end with a protrusion to hold a suspension loop and the mouth piece end is semi-circlur in section. It is extensively decorated on every surface with raised patterns of curving lines and pellets.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-51DC42
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy (possibly pewter) fragment from a whistle of post medieval or early modern date (1650 – 1900 although probably 19th century). The fragment consists of the lower part of the cylindrical body of the whistle and the perforated knop shaped terminal. Although crushed in cross section the whistle would have originally been oval. The outer surface is decorated with a series of cast circumferential bands which enclose the lower and end parts of the whistle. The knop shaped terminal in turned and the hole pierced through the end is 3.4mm diameter. The hole is horizontal rath…
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-690EA5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of post-medieval silver whistle, consisting of a hollow tube decorated with relief interlaced circles creating lozenge shapes, each with a raised central square. At one end there is an elaborate collar of rope work passed between three coils of metal (probably cannetille). The fragment was originally thought to date from the fifteenth or early sixteenth century, but subsequent parallels with relief ornament and cannetille (e.g. LIN-403242 and SUR-07B392) have indicated a slightly later date, in the 16th or early 17th centuries.
Created on: Monday 14th December 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wonston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-4B1C43
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval pottery incomplete whistle of Low Countries White Ware with green glaze dating 1480-1650. The whistle is the characteristic biconical shape with flaring foot and slightly flaring rim and tubular mouthpiece projecting from the shoulder. The fabric is a fine buff-grey with a mid green glaze covering the majority of the surface. There are a couple of small areas without a glaze, one of which appears to be where the whistle was abutting another vessel when stacked in the kiln. There is some damage to the foot, rim and end of the mouthpiece. …
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-1EB492
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment. Medieval date. Misshapen through post depositional processes. An edge at the wider end. three grooves are situated close to the edge. One groove is situated just below a sharp angle just before the break. two grooves lie at the midpoint between the two edges. Possible interpretations of this object are whistle, bell or narrow vessel.
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2011
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