Record ID: NLM-E4F454
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast globular or bun-shaped whorl with opposed flat sides and with a slightly off-centre square moulded aperture of c.8mm square; patinated, with a cut by the hole on one side which might represent a tying notch. The thick patina points to an object of some age. If indeed a whorl – the square hole would be an aberrant feature – the spindle hole size would fall between the ranges accepted for earlier and later parts of the early medieval period. Whorls in other materials acquired lathe-turned globular forms from about the 13th century, which migh…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4FC854
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating from the early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 500-1500). The object is circular in form and flat with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 10mm in diameter. The upper surface is decorated consisting of a raised outer border surrounding a smaller narrower second border within which is an irregular incised designmade of numerous diagonal and straight lines representing a possible pseudo-runic inscription  The opposite face is flat and plain barring occasional scratches. The object has a creamy off white pati…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4FA3F5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 10.5mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a dark grey patina. The maximum diameter is 30.3mm and the height 7.1mm. The spindle whorl weighs 27.10 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval and early …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4F9906
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 9.1mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a off white patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The maximum diameter is 28.8mm and the height 9.4mm. The spindle whorl weighs 39.49 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roma…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D53320
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast flat-sided whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm and  rounded outer edge. Patinated. The spindle hole size could admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date while the mass would permit use spinning a fine yarn. Patinated and fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 19.2mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 8.16gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-2A2BC1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.6mm, Walton Rogers form B. A possibly moulded design has been partially carried over to one flat side only, unless these irregularities represent shrinkage in an open mould, and lipping appears on the opposite side. Patinated, and probably lightly distorted. The mass points to a primary function plying cord, if not as a flywheel for some other mechanical purpose. The size of spindle hole could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date, but the possible decoration on one side might rather point to …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ED201D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex section with a moulded central aperture of diameter 7.5mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The spindle whole size could admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 25.16gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1AD4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.50 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-1A88D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.7 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g (1.58 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C6F065
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably of Roman or Early Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1000. The whorl is undecorated and has a light cream patina. It is 20.5mm in diameter and 9.1mm thick with a central, oval perforation of internal diameter 4.2mmm. It weighs  14.7g. Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole suggests a Roman da…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-622C9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100). The whorl is sub-circular in plan but some parts are distorted in shape. It has an oval central perforation measuring 8mm x 5.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 28.4mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 20.6 grams. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-0FBCFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Small cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 6.2mm; chipped and patinated thereafter. Walton Rogers form A1. The small spindle hole may point to a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter (long axis): 22.7mm, Thickness: 8.9mm, Weight: 17.95gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cadney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E87AE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex with a domed face, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 22.3mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E831F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 29.4mm, th…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E7F503
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of early Medieval to Medieval in date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 32mm, thickness 9…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E7ACF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream/brown in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 19.8mm, thickness 4…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E79908
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 31.3mm, t…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E5066B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diam…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E4E4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The flat base has a thin concave line.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origi…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E4CE3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.5mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements:…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.