Record ID: IOW-81E74A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The undecorated spindle whorl is sub-conical (domed) in form. The top is slightly flattened causing spreading of the metal and a reduction in hole size to about 6.0mm. It has a central vertical hole which has a diameter of about 7.5mm at the bottom. A small nick at the side has a raised a bump. This spindle whorl is smooth, off white and buff in places. Height: 10.5mm; maximum width: 20.3mm. Weight: 19.65g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B9BF3E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of Unknown date (c. AD 43-1800). This weight is domed at the top and concave on the underside. Holes on the underside were probably created by bubbles forming during casting. The remains of an imbedded iron wire suspension loop is visible at the top. The weight is off-white and the surface is slightly powdery with small areas of a buff patina. Height: 37.0mm; diameter: 34.1mm. Weight: 224.55g.
Created on: Sunday 12th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A3D799
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, truncated at the top. It has an off-centre vertical parallel sided hole which has a diameter of about 5.0mm. This spindle whorl is light buff and has an old dent on the underside. Height: 13.5mm; width: 19.0mm; thickness: 17.1mm. Weight: 19.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A07578
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged or miscast lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and slightly convex on the underside. There is parallel sided circular hole at the centre which has a diameter of about 8.0mm The object is light buff. Diameter: 26.6mm; thickness: 9.2mm. Weight: 32.55g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-92E6B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and sub-conical in form. It is mainly flat on the underside There is sub-circular hole at the centre which is slightly larger on the underside. The object is grey and off-white with patches of corrosion. Length: 21.3mm; width: 20.4mm; height: 14.5mm. Weight: 24.16g.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5A2E19
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and mainly flat on the underside. There is an uneven (not parallel sided) sub-circular hole at the centre. The object is grey and off-white with patches of corrosion. Length: 23.8mm; width: 22.8mm; thickness: 12.7mm. Weight: 34.26g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-17E966
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and mainly flat on the underside. There is a parallel sided circular hole at the centre with a diameter of 9.0mm. The object is grey with patches of a dark buff patina. Diameter: 21.8mm; maximum thickness: 7.7mm; minimum thickness: 6.7mm. Weight: 14.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-087238
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. There is a parallel sided circular hole at the centre with a diameter of 8.1mm. The object is grey with patches of a buff patina. Diameter: 25.5mm; thickness: 11.2mm. Weight: 40.72g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a di…
Created on: Sunday 11th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1980DF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete unidentified lead object of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). This object is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The upper face has an irregular rim. In side view the corners are rounded. The rear face is mainly flat. At the side a distinct near vertical groove may be accidental rather than deliberate. Length: 51.0mm; width: 48.7mm; thickness: 13.7mm; maximum depth of depression: 4.4mm. Weight: 224.03g.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-36BE9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. There is an irregular hole at the centre. The object is grey with patches of a buff patina. Length: 28.6mm: width: 28.0mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 30.16g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 26th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B90AE4
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead casting jet/well/sprue of unknown date (AD 43-1800), but possibly post-Medieval. The object has a depression at the top and has been nipped at the bottom where there is an oblique cut or chop. Height: 15.4mm; width: 18.6mm; thickness: 12.3mm. Weight: 18.03g.
Created on: Saturday 8th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5A8A85
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible weight of Unknown date (c. AD 43-1800). This object is sub-spherical and has imbedded iron which may be part of a loop. The surface is coarse and uneven with old scuff marks. The girth is flattened in a similar fashion as on some shot (set-up band). Height: 48.6mm; diameter: 48.0mm. Weight: 514.00g. (post room scales)
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8638D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-oval in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A vertical hole has parallel sides and has a maximum diameter of 5.7mm. The object is corroded and is greyish buff. Length: 25.0mm: width: 22.3mm; thickness: 6.8mm. Weight: 15.87g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FDE68A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A vertical off-centre hole has parallel sides and is 9.0mm in diameter. The object is very worn and has a buff patina. Length: 26.0mm: width: 24.9mm; thickness: 7.7mm. Weight: 26.48g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D34233
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A vertical off-centre hole has parallel sides and is 6.8mm in diameter. This spindle whorl has a coarse surface and is light buff. Diameter: 24.9mm; thickness: 7.0mm. Weight: 22.38g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7A3BB7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). This weight is sub-conical in form and has a sub-oval base. A central vertical hole flares slightly. At the bottom the hole has a diameter of c. 4.4mm and the diameter at the top is c. 3.2mm. The weight is grey and pitted overall. Height: 19.0mm; width: 24.3mm; thickness: 20.9mm. Weight: 42.85g.
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-624731
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, possibly a steelyard weight, of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). This weight is roughly cylinder shaped and is sub-circular in cross-section. The sides taper from the flat base towards the top where it is narrowed and flattened to form a suspension loop. The off-set circular hole has a diameter of 6.0mm. The body of the weight has a chop or cut mark, 20.8 mm in length with a maximum width of 3.1mm. The surface of the apex has six transverse cut marks. There are several circular indentations on the base. The weight is grey. One half of the base is ve…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-468857
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular and is hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A central hole has parallel sides and is 5.0mm in diameter. This spindle whorl has a coarse surface and is greyish buff. Length: 19.4mm; width: 16.3mm; thickness: 7.2mm. Weight: 11.09g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-165E79
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular and is hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A central hole has parallel sides and is 9.2mm in diameter. This spindle whorl is greyish buff. Length: 25.0mm; width: 24.1mm; thickness: 10.4mm. Weight: 35.37g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2159EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and is hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A central hole has parallel sides and is 7.4mm in diameter. This spindle whorl is greyish buff. Length: 18.0mm; width: 17.4mm; thickness: 7.8mm. Weight: 12.42g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Sunday 8th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of wight', grid reference and parish protected.