Record ID: WMID-B2083A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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. The upper face has been decorated with raised decoration. This decoration consists of six evenly spaced ring and dot designs. Part of the casting sprue is still present. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 7.6 mm. The whorl measures 19.1 mm in diameter, and 15.1 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.62 oz). The whorl is of a light…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B222A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 may been decorated with the raised decoration. Due to abrasion, the designs are hard to discipher. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 7.4 mm. The whorl measures 25.7 mm in diameter, and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 34.5 g (1.22 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6EBD49
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
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 6.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either the upper or lower surfaces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.7 mm and is 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.2 g (1.28 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surf…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DD85E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl or weight, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular, and triangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.2 mm wide. The upper face is bevelled toward the outside edge 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 20.9 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 14.7 g (0.52 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid g…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B41AA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.7 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 68.8 g (2.43 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surfa…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C6A285
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.0 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with interlocking diagonal lines, creating a central lozenge. Pellets are present between each line. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 27.1 mm and is 10.3 mm thick…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-FAE335
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid (bi convex) in cross section.The lower face has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines, radiating outwards from the central perforation (hole), with a concentric line located centrally. The upper face has similar decoration but without the concentric line, and with two pellets located between each diagonal line. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The internal …
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FB0878
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid (bi convex) in cross section. Both faces have been decorated with multiple diagonal ridges, with two pellets placed between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 10.00 mm. The whorl has a diameter of 27.07 mm and is 9.82 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4811C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy discoidal decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 1 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 2.55 mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with multiple pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 11.08 mm The whorl measures 30.34 mm in diameter, and 6.74 mm thick. It weighs 28.6 g…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-48B755
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid (bi convex) in cross section. Both faces have been decorated with multiple diagonal ridges, with two pellets placed between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 9.36 mm. The whorl has a diameter of 29.69 mm and is 9.49 mm thick. It weighs 27.4 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-48D100
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.20 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.15 mm and is 6.75 mm thick. It weighs 24.7 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst with…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFC383
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.88 MM wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 23.76 MM and is 6.07 MM thick. It weighs 17.9 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFE361
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.91 MM wide. An eight pointed star decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 24.06 MM and is 7.02 MM thick. It weighs 22.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by move…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFF2A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.31 MM wide. A six pointed star (Star of David) decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.58 MM and is 7.60 MM thick. It weighs 27.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, c…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B08576
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 plan, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 1.35 MM thick). Both the upper and lower faces have been with a star design, with pellets between each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.52 MM The whorl measures 28.50 MM in diameter, and 7.58 MM thick. It weighs 21.7 G. The whorl is of a light …
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B09A37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 plan, and lentoid in section. Stippled decoration is present on both the upper and lower faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 10.55 MM The whorl measures 31.50 MM in diameter, and 7.78 MM thick. It weighs 29.4 G. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has …
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B0B2B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.43 MM wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 36.52 MM and is 5.63 MM thick. It weighs 37.7 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst with…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C5C727
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 9.84 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: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9EE642
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.0 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 35.1 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 42.3 g (1.49 oz). The whorl is dark grey colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-799A20
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.8 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 23.5 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It weighs 33.8 grams (1.19 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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