Record ID: YORYM-8D7B6E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have raised moulded decoration. One side has raised lines radiating from the perforation. A central pellet is present within each resulting seven (7) cell. The other side also has raised lines radiating from the perforation. These are closer together and each of the twelve (12) cells has two pellets within. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8m…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-B895D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The form is of two hemispheres together, There is a deep, moulded border around the circumference on both sides, which forms a collar around the whorl. There is no other patterning readily apparent. Spindle whorls of this type generally date to 1500-1600 Dimensions: 28mm diameter, 10mm deep, collar 6mm wide. The central hole is 8-9mm diameter. It weighs 40.11g
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lebberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B74814
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is a shallow biconical form. On both sides the faces are decorated with a pattern of lines which form triangles, in between which are dots, four of each shape. There is a border around the central hole and the circumference. It is well preserved with a light brown patina. Spindle whorls of this type usually date to AD 1500-1600 Dimensions: 30mm diameter, 8mm deep, central hole is 10mm diameter. It weighs 27.27g
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gristhorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B67B62
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is biconical with the very faint remains of a decoration in the form of radial lines on one side. Unusually, a hole has been made through one side, perhaps to allow it to be suspended in a reuse Dimensions: 26mm diameter, central hole is 10mm diameter. It weighs 34.78g
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gristhorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CDFBE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 33mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 65.8g. The perforation is 8.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, 1997,…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E2F8AA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A1. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. One surface is flattened, the other domed. The spindle whorl appears undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.87mm in diameter, 12.55mm thick and weighs 48.82g. The perforation is 10.25mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Roge…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E2145B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated with spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation dividing each surface into four cells. Three raised pellets are present within each cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 34.26mm in diameter, 11.12mm thick and weighs 62.32g. The perforation is 10.13mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per t…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BE0A19
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. A single pellet is irregularly present within resulting cells. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.84mm in diameter, 15.75mm thick and weighs 57.30g. The perforation is 9.44mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spind…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D40756
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Distorted decoration is visible on both faces, consisting of raised round pellets, but the details are obscured and there seems to be no fixed pattern.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 33.1mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 55.6g. The perforation is 11.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.17…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D3ACA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are marked by raised ribs extending from the central perforation to the outer edge of the spindle whorl. Two raised dots are positioned along each line on both faces, although one face is significantly more worn than the other. The metal has a dark grey/brown patina. The spindle whorl is 34.2mm in diameter, 14.1mm thick and weighs47.9g. The perforation is 11.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as p…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D35DF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with nine irregularly spaced raised lines with unevenly spaced raised pellets at intervals. The reverse is marked by lines running diagonally from the outer edge to the perforation and vice versa, forming a triangular shape series, each one punctuated by a central raised pellet.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D29DC7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring six unevenly spaced diagonal lines radiating out from the central perforation, with uneven numbers of raised pellets in between. The reverse is undecorated and shows signs of wear. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.1mm in diameter,13mm thick and weighs 41.1g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per&nb…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D1E6B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring three concentric rings of raised circular pellets. The reverse is worn but shows evidence of unevenly spaced raised lines, likely also decorative.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.7mm in diameter, 12.1mm thick and weighs 50.4g. The perforation is 10mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of …
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-7F624F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (1100–1600). The object is annular biconvex with a central perforation. The surfaces are a grey colour, with a buff-coloured patina. Eight moulded radial ridges are present on each side, spaced apart but not at regular intervals. The spaces between the radial ridges each contain one, two or three raised dots. 30mm outer diameter, 9.5mm inner diameter, 10mm thick, 39.4g weight. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the centra…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-623B71
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead spindle whorl. Both faces are undecorated, with one face being flat and the other being convex. Patinated. 10.19mm circular hole in the centre. 32.29mm diameter, 5.74mm thick, 34.45g. Lead whorls are not easy to date though the plano-convex form is known from the early medieval period (cf. Walton Rogers form A1), so suggested date is Early Medieval to Medieval, AD 850-1350.
Created on: Saturday 19th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AG001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6213FF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl. It is of plano-convex form, Walton Rogers Form A1, with both faces undecorated. The whorl has patchy creamy beige patina. The central aperture is small at 9.09mm diameter, indicative of an Early Medieval date. The object has a diameter of 24.89mm, a thickness of 9.63mm, and weighs 33.58g.
Created on: Saturday 19th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AG001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9106AC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl. Both faces are flat, uneven and pitted. There is no visible decoration. A large 9.88mm circular aperture in the centre suggests an early Medieval to medieval date, about AD 900 - 1200, of Walton Rogers form B1. The whorl has a diameter of 24.21mm and is 6.77mm thick; it weighs 21.50g.
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GF001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-399E6B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. It is 31.2mm diameter, 6.35mm thick and weighs 30.25g.8.1. The perforation is 7.84mm in diameter. Walton Rogers (1997, p.1731) suggests Roman spindle whorls have a diameter of between 4-8mm while the diameter of Early-Medieval to medieval spindles is in the range of 9-11mm to fit the thicker spindles of this period. Ref…
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AG001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EF71EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces bear traces of moulded decoration though it is now too worn to accurately determine. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 30.7mm diameter, 8.7mm thick and weighs 49.6g. The perforation is 10.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common meta…
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-471D7E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, lead probable spindle whorl dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Medieval period, about 300 BC - AD 850. This object is of uneven thickness and the central hole is off centre towards the thinner side of the object. It has one flat face, and one broadly rounded face, but uneven, making it roughly D shaped in cross-section. It is undecorated and has a white patina. The object is 13.5mm in diameter, 4.8mm thick and weighs 3.07g. The central perforation is 6.6mm in diameter. It appears that this is probably a very small spindle whorl of type A1 as described in Walton Roge…
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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