Record ID: LVPL-4D6531
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is incomplete. It is sub-circular in plan and conical. The object has a central circular perforation with a small internal diameter of 7mm. The perforation appears to have been drilled from the lower face where it is wider measuring 11mm in diameter. Worn linear moulding decorates the upper surface. The edges of the object have been damaged both in recent times and during antiquity. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly …
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D5153
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is incomplete. It is sub-circular in plan and biconical. The object has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. Each surface has been decorated with a series of radiating lines and pellets. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. One edge of the object is damaged Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D0836
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is circular in plan and conical. The object has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. Traces of very worn decoration on the upper surface consisting of pellets and lines are visible. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4AA2C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1400-1700). The object is sub circular in plan and cylindrical with a central perforation measuring 10.35mm. It appears undecorated and is rough and uneven with cut marks on the surface. The object has a greyish brown patina.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4A2DB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1400-1700). The object is sub circular in plan and cylindrical with a central perforation measuring 8.67mm. It appears undecorated and is rough and uneven. The object has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.