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Record ID: HAMP-3C4886
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
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A medieval or post medieval biconical lead alloy spindle whorl of 26.3mm diameter. The surface is decorated with triangles arranged in an alternating star shaped pattern. Each triangle has a central line. The aperture of the whorl is around 10mm. The surface retains reddish sediment from the local geology.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Sunday 30th January 2022
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Record ID: HESH-7AEA14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete but heavily abraded and corroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1150 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD12300 -1600). The spindle whorl was originally broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. A central hole is present which has a diameter of approximately 11mm in diameter, Both faces of the whorl are decorated - although one face is poorly preserved. The overall design seems to consist of radiating lines which intersect a circumferential ring creating a crude spiderweb patten. A series of cast pellets are present …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-E1E10B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). …
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pixley', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-6720F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval date (1000 - 1450 AD); most probably from 1300-1550 AD. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the same design - this consists of a radiating ribs extending from the hole to the external edge filling both the upper and lo…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6EFECB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6EC976
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-8E55F9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1250-1500). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 11.2mm. The upper domed face is decorated around its outer edge by a series of evenly spaced circular pellets. The underside is plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-FAD3AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast ridge around the internal and external edges. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 6.41mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with radiating ribs, extending from the hole to the external edge with single raised pellets between each rib; this pattern is majorly dented and therefore …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-FA8F56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set on centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.97mm. The upper face is decorated with radiating ribs terminating in rounded pellets; the ribs extend from the central hole to the external edge covering the entire…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-862418
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is broadly circular in shape and has been cast off centre; it tapers from an internal diameter of 8.4mm on the larger, flat face of the whorl to an internal diameter of 6.3mm on the opposite face. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a lo…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-85871E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is broadly oval in shape and has been cast centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.2mm by 4.0. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The body of the whorl narrows to form a radial waist along the long axis of the whorl and central hole, with pronounced radial grooves at this point. This may be the result of wear or possib…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-852585
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly square in plan and is a deformed shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 4.42mm x 4.03mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though …
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-8517C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.4mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. A single radial nick extends either side of the central hole. This may be functional where the whorl has been mounted on the distaff, or as a result of wear. The spindle whorl has a cream - white co…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-850353
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape and has a pertrusion of lead alloy on the upper surface; it has an internal diameter of 6.80mm x 6.50mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely w…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-84D4E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-84C2F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly a rounded rectangle in plan and a rectangle in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an irregular oval shape, possibly extended as result of wear; and has been cast off-centre; it has an internal diameter of 2.8mm x 3.5mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated.. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-846969
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and is a parallelogram in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is circular; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 3.7mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-8380BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and flat in cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular square shape; it has an internal diameter of 3.88mm x 3.98mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-83356F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an circular; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.9mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-832AB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil and on one edge has been severely damaged. The central hole is a an irregular circle shape with a protrusion from the eroded edge; it has an internal diameter of 4.51mm x 9.47mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are v…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-82AD38
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and broadly D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an irregular oval shape, possibly extended as result of wear; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 12.6mm x 9.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct raised rim around the upper surface of the central hole. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surfac…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-81DD6C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.3mm x 4.0mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe a result of casting. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whor…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-6A693F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy fragment of a spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.98mm x 7.14mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6A1DE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.95mm x 7.14mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are us…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-69EC05
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 4.65mm x 5.51mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other ev…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-69A8C3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.87mm x 8.11mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other ev…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-EDF45F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1 - 1650), most probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1550). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim around the exterior edge / rim. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.3mm. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with cross-hatching in light relief. The spindle whorl is a light white cream colour with an even patina. Spindle whorls ar…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-EDC742
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1 - 1650), most probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1550). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim around the exterior edge / rim. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.7mm. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with cross-hatching in light relief. The spindle whorl is a light white cream colour with an even patina. Spindle whorls ar…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-ED6B38
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and a rounded rectangular shape in profile. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.6mm. The upper and lower faces are undecorated. The spindle whorl is a white colour with an even but eroded surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pot…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-109B5C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The upper surface is decorated with radiating horizontal raised ribs with pellets positioned at the mid-point on alternative ribs. The reverse is similarly decorated with radiating riibs but with no evidence of the pellets. The spindle whorl is a cream - white colour with an abra…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'leominster', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-D0536C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and a globular bi-convex shape in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole - this central rim is very high compared to most examples recorded to date. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.8mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the …
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: HESH-E09A9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with teh same design - this consists of a six-pointed star (Star of David) arranged around teh central hole w…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-B1C0E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
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Cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1 - 1650), most probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1550). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim around the exterior edge / rim. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.8mm. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with cross-hatching in light relief. The spindle whorl is a light white cream colour with an even patina. Spindle whorls ar…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanrothal', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-F6F875
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
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Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with a similar pattern of radial lines forming a star / sun burst pattern. The spindle whorl is a light grey …
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-F5D92C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 10.0mm x 8.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; the upper domed surface has a moulded irregular pattern whilst the underside is heavily abraded and corroded. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindl…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-D4AA34
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 6.6mm x 6.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WAW-572643
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A cast lead or possibly more likely lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is sub bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.97mm diameter. One face of the spindle whorl is decorated with radiating ridges, the other face is decorated with a concentric ring with intermittent pellets equidistant along it and radiating ridges. The surface is oxidised and is laminating as it corrodes. It measures 28.45mm diameter and is 13.53mm thick. It weighs 24.98g. Spindle whorls, as an ar…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-928BB7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl or weight, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The circular perforation has been cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.1 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat and are of an uneven size. The colour is a pale cream to white and is of an even patina. and there are no traces of decoration present. The lower face has some grooves etched into the surface but it is difficult to say whether these…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adforton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-916086
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
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A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced and orientated raised lines with a pellet in each of the resulting cells / divided panels The whorl is a cream-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.9mm in diameter, 14.7mm thick and weighs 40.9 grams. The perforation is 9.8mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any cert…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-CF90C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from roman to post medieval period (AD 43 - 1700). The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation, with an internal diameter 6.6mm and outer diameter of 23.1mm with a thickness of 8mm It has a rough surface with a white colour.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'staunton on wye', grid reference and parish protected.


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