Record ID: LVPL-8B8C31
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl which is circular in plan. The object has a central circular perforation which has been drilled from each side. The object is 34.34mm in diameter and 13.11mm thick. The central perforation has a diameter of 10.68mm. The object weighs 21.6g. It is dark grey in colour. Spindle whorls were used from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period. Egan (Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office) in his discussion (p. 255 ff) about spindle whorls, comments that the cheaper, possibly home-made cer…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-422E72
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat stone spindle whorl probably dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The internal diameter of the perforation measures 7.57mm in diameter. The object is brownish grey in colour. Flat disc-like stone spindle whorls have been found in Roman contexts at Castleford, Wilderspool and South Shields. Similar examples have however also been found in Medieval contexts at Beeston Castle, Cheshire, (Griffiths et al: 2007, p52).
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E9841
Object type: LINEN SMOOTHER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable linen smoother or polishing stone of Roman to Post-Medieval date. It is circular in plan. The stone measures 55.94mm in diameter and is 35.21mm thick. It is round and smooth on all surfaces. The base of the stone has been slightly flattened due to ware. It is 152.5g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.