Record ID: WAW-042F64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is sub oval in shape and has been cast slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 5.22mm. The upper face exhibits a series of radiating diagonal lines, from the central hole outwards to the edge of the whorl. A V shaped incision is present either side of the central hole, extending 4.4mm away from it. The lower face is plain and undecorated. A casting flaw (air bubble) is present in the wall of t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WMID-0AC662
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy domed weight or spindlewhorl dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, circa AD1100 - 1800. Flat base and domed sides. Surface has a dard brown patina. Diameter: 15.21mm. Thickness: 6.45mm. Weight: 6.2g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1717B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B5FF11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.5 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line betwe…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B64842
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. One side has a repeating design involving a pellet within a circular cartouche, and a trifoliate crown shape between. The other side has been divided into segments with vertical raised lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The whorl mea…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8DC1DC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised diagonal lines radiating outwards. The diagonal lines are bisected by a raised concentric line, positioned approximately in the middle. Raised pellets are present on the upper face. The remains of an outer rim is present. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.3 mm.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5D289A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both faces bear a similar design, involving diagonal lines forming chevron shapes, with pellets between them. A rim is present around the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 6.6 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The whorl measures 25.1 mm in diameter and 13.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.4 g (1…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
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 rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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