Record ID: SWYOR-9056B7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy Early Medieval to Medieval spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type B1, dating from about AD 900 - 1200, and possibly earlier or later. It is of rectangular section, with flat upper and lower surfaces and slightly angled sides. There is a central perforation which is a rounded square in shape, of internal diameter 9mm. There is no decoration. There is some slight damage in the form of a groove across one face. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is 27.1mm in diameter and 9.8mm thick. It weighs 43.2g. See Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon Engl…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 14th October 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-9051CD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy Early Medieval to Medieval spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type B1, dating from about AD 900 - 1200, and possibly earlier or later. It is circular and of rectangular section, with flat upper and lower surfaces and straight sides. There is a central perforation which is circular, of internal diameter 7.1mm. There is no decoration. The whorl has a white patina. It is 28mm in diameter and 4.8mm thick. It weighs 20.5g. See Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25.
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 14th October 2018
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Record ID: NLM-8F8CA1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded tapered aperture of diameter 10-10.5mm, cf. Walton Rogers form A1, and with shrinkage lines suggesting manufacture in an open mould; patinated. The spindle hole size could point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date; however, the flattened rim distinguishes this from other whorls of this form, and might leave open the possibility of this being a copy or partial copy [i.e. using half of a biconical whorl as a master] of a later type. Reported along with two other whorls of probably early medieval date, though whether in close p…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8F8483
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.4mm, probably of Walton Rogers form A1 though the convex surface is dented and the whorl thinner than usual; patinated. The size of spindle hole may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 29.3mm, Thickness: 7.6mm, Weight: 30.62gms
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8F75BB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded tapered aperture of diameter 10-9.5mm, Walton Rogers form A1. A light nick next to the hole on the convex side may be a tying notch, possibly signalling conversion of whorl to line weight. The ample size of spindle hole could point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date and the mass may hint at a primary function plying cord, though the metal retains a grey tint except in its hole, perhaps arising from some unusual feature of its deposition - perhaps a period of water-rolling and submersion. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salton', grid reference and parish protected.