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Record ID: LVPL-4697FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 5.1mm. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a light white patina.
Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 7.2g
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: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-467A11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with an eight pointed star with a pellet inside and outside of each point of the star. The outer edge of the object has been pressed inwards and the edge crimped forming an undulating rim. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina and is in good condition.
Dimensions: 32mm in diameter, 6mm thick, 41.4g.
Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roma…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.
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