Record ID: YORYM-6259F6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated an irregular seven pointed star design with a single raised pellet within each resulting outer cells. While the design is clear on one side the other side is very worn though appears to follow the same general pattern. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 35.2mm in diameter, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the I…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51D684
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side of the spindle whorl is decorated with an irregularly spaced series of raised pellets while the other appears undecorated though this may be due to an advanced degree of wear. The metal is a dark greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.3mm in diameter, 14.6mm thick and weighs 37.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any …
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51C221
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated with regularly spaced alternating radiating raised lines and pellets. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.2mm in diameter, 12.5mm thick and weighs 51.2g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to p…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2211B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated with irregularly spaced and angled radiating raised lines creating sub-trapezoidal cells within each of which are raised pellets. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 36.4mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 46g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. De…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-122B74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a flat top and base, rounded, slightly sloping sides and a central perforation. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 7.6mm thick and weighs 37.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely date…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-023A57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a wide central perforation running through it. Both sides are worn and are decorated with triangular cells with raised pellets within. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.5mm in diameter, 9.4mm thick and weighs 26.3g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods whi…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD9FB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a slightly curved top and base, rounded sides and a wide central perforation. Both sides of the object are undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 29.5 mm in diameter, 7.9mm thick and weighs 33.2g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD8012
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a flat top and base, rounded sides and a wide central perforation. Both sides of the object are undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 24.4 mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 25.1g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7F1061
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides are incredibly worn rendering any decoration difficult to determine though the regularity of some ridges and grooves suggest decoration is present. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is very worn. The spindle whorl is 24.2mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 25.1g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated e…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Molescroft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B13674
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or bead of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 20.8mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 27.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B10A83
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with an off-central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.8mm in diameter, 10.8mm thick and weighs 50.6g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be secur…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B0F471
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.3mm in diameter, 8.1mm thick and weighs 27g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely dated…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keyingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B0E588
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a slightly concaved base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 48.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-618D42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated with evenly spaced radiating raised lines creating trapezoidal cells within each of which are two raised pellets orientated longitudinally. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is very worn. The spindle whorl is 34.1mm in diameter, 14.4mm thick and weighs 58.9g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tollerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF4D64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. Roughly one third of the spindle whorl remains, which is bi-conical with half of the central perforation visible. One side is decorated with a series of irregularly spaced pellets organised around the edge of the perforation. The other side is very worn with no discernable decorative elements. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is very worn. The spindle whorl is 23.6mm long, 17.2mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 12.3g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF32E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and low domed top, with an off-central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30mm in diameter, 8.1mm thick and weighs 32.5g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be se…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF1E93
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.6mm in diameter, 11.5mm thick and weighs 44.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely da…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-50C857
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a large central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated and the sides are irregular. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 23.9mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 24.1g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used in the Iron Age, Roman, Early-medieval and through to the post-medieval period. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-50BD32
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated with evenly spaced radiating raised lines creating trapezoidal cells within each of which are single raised pellets. The other side is similarly decorated though the lines are at an angle. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is very worn. The spindle whorl is 30mm in diameter, 11mm thick and weighs 41.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-50B5F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated and the sides are irregular. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.7mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and weighs 39.9g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used in the Iron Age, Roman, Early-medieval and through to the post-medieval period. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be sec…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilberfoss', grid reference and parish protected.