Record ID: WMID-E933E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 11.7 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with a repeating pattern of ribs forming a zig zag pattern.The surface of the spindle whorl is cream to grey in colour . There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-16C0FC) was discovered in the Staffordshire Moorlands and (WMID-B1DE0D) near Walsall in the West Midlands. Spindle whorls are used for a long per…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-E93304
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 D shaped in profile. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has an internal diameter measuring 7.2 mm wide. Both faces are undecorated. The front face is convex and the reverse face is flat. The whorl is of a light cream 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. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E1F2E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised ridges radiating from the perforation to the outer edge. Each resulting trapezoidal cell contains one or two raised pellets. The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 33.8g. The perforation is 9.2mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E1C522
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised ridges radiating from the perforation to the outer edge. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.7mm in diameter, 14.1mm thick and weighs 41.9g. The perforation is 9.7mm 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 certainty.…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: DUR-DE90FC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (AD700-1066). The object is circular with flat faces and slightly curved sides and a central aperture.The aperture is 9.31mm in diameter.There are some scratches and marks on all surfaces, some of which are modern. There is no decoration. The general patina is a light grey colour. Thickness 6.58mm, weight 34.6g, diameter 27.42mm. This object conforms to the Walton Rogers type b2,they are known to have been common from the late Iron Age onwards,they are more common from the Early Medieval period and there i sevidence th…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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