Record ID: DENO-8F26AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Medieval spindle whorl, dating to the medieval period (circa AD 1100-1500). The whorl is comprised of a bi-conical body. Both faces of the whorl are characterised by moulded decoration. On one side are a series of raised lines radiating out from the central perforation. Three pellets then protrude from each compartment. The other side also shows radiating lines. Each compartment contains one pellet set above a diagonal line filling the compartment. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Lead weights of this form were commonly used through…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
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Record ID: NMS-8EBF56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Abraded post-medieval lead discoidal 1/4 ounce avoirdupois trade weight with a stamped crowned IR (for James I or II). Diameter 16.5mm. Thickness 3.5mm. Weight 5.87g / 0.2070oz. 1603-25 or 1685-88.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-8E861A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval lead four-part cloth seal, diameter 11.5mm, discs 2 and 3 only. Incomplete shield bearing the arms of the Clothworkers' Company: a chevron ermine between in chief two havettes and in base a teazel cob // Incomplete shield bearing the Stuart royal arms. Diameter 11.5mm. Extant length 18mm. AD1603-1689.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: NMS-8E3A37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval lead plano-convex spindle whorl. Diameter 30mm. Thickness 10.5mm. Hole diameter 11mm. Weight 44.03g. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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