2024-03-29T01:31:56+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results18120CastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-6b17e3_2.jpg201111MD9.6Certain4LVPL25.071450x1422125.6110952017-10-31T12:55:45ZReturned to finderCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Medieval dating (1100 - 1450 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The upper face has been decorated with a large number of raised pellets, arranged in an approximate circular pattern. Diagonal rays have been placed in between the pellets, in a rough chevron style pattern. The lower face exhibits thick S-shape ribs, in a sunburst / wheel style design. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.42mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 25.07mm and is 9.60mm thick. It weighs 25.6 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Few signs of abrasion, damaging the patina, are present. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore254384981MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLfinds-43849811LVPL-6B17E3Complete1100x14221images/tgilmore/1327657PAS4DA6B17E00152342011-04-14T09:34:06ZCertainx1422112011-03-06T00:00:00Z29MEDIEVALLead AlloyMD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertain2022-07-14T07:10:00.192ZCheshire East10Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-FA9742.jpg435532011From a paper map1121161MD8.51Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355334.161500Lyme Handleyx142212635148734Cheshire East110952011-12-06T11:32:34ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindlewhorl, of Roman to Medieval dating (43 AD to 1500 AD).
Diameter: 34.16mm
Thickness: 8.51mm
Weight: 34.0 grams
Vanessa Oakden25-2.07654645LVPL-FA9D464445651MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSJ9582finds-444565118LVPL-FA9742Complete43x14221images/tgilmore/1359310PAS4DDFA97400130942011-05-27T14:39:00ZCertainx4121812011-03-05T00:00:00Z2953.33488344MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:04.013ZCheshire West and Chester1Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-4EBE48.jpg43552GPS (from the finder)1125171MD5.9Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355226.741650Restricted Accessx142212634603621.8Cheshire West and Chester110952011-07-12T09:52:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.12 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.74mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 21.8 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thin linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25Vale RoyalLVPL-4EBFA14449441POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-4449441110LVPL-4EBE48Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1330454PAS4DE4EBE4001F9242011-05-31T14:23:49ZCertainx41218136MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:04.196ZEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-dcef21.jpg25635From finder144291MD4.65Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL2563526.31650Skirpenbeckx142211260219519.6East Riding of Yorkshire110952012-01-08T11:08:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and flat (sub rectangular) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 3.35 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.30mm and is 4.65mm thick. It weighs 19.6 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thin linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-0.872483LVPL-DCF1114490001POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSE7457finds-449000116LVPL-DCEF21Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1362711PAS4DFDCEF200111542011-06-19T11:26:58ZCertainx4121813654.003734MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:06.181ZLincolnshire100CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-203ca6.jpg5942From finder154871MD11.82DistrictCertain4LVPL4352726.171650Stainfieldx1422134.8West Lindsey110952011-07-06T09:40:00ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.06 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.17mm and is 11.82mm thick. It weighs 34.8 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil. Some signs of damage, probably caused by the plough are present along the edge of the whorl.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-0.338118LVPL-2046A44496621POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLTF1173finds-449662116LVPL-203CA6Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1336230PAS4E0203CA001C6242011-06-22T16:01:30ZCertainx4121813653.242429MEDIEVALLead Alloy41423RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:06.487ZCheshire East10Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-35d826.jpg43553From a paper map1121011MD13.44Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355326.941650Congletonx142212634601042.2Cheshire East110952011-06-27T09:35:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.36mm wide. Faint traces of decoration (diagonal raised ribs) are present on both the upper and lower faces are present.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.94mm and is 13.44mm thick. It weighs 42.2 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil. This abrasion has resulted in a loss of surface detail.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-2.166053LVPL-35E1214500281POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSJ8965finds-450028118LVPL-35D826Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1334688PAS4E035D82001CB242011-06-23T16:36:35ZCertainx4121813653.181983MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:06.68ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-e59051.jpg43553Centred on parish1121381MD8.44Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355324.131650Restricted Accessx142212634600424.5Cheshire East110952013-03-28T16:58:46ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy discoidal (flat) decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. Both the upper and the lower face has been decorated with a raised six (6) pointed star design, formed of two interlocking triangles (Star of St David). The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.75mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 24.13mm and is 8.44mm thick. It weighs 24.5 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Few signs of abrasion, damaging the patina, are present.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Several similar spindlewhorls decorated with a Star of David design have been recorded on the PAS database including: YORYM-D670B5 from North Yorkshire; DENO-5b32F4, SWYOR-4993C1 & SWYOR-CF9818 from South Yorkshire; LVPL-799683, DENO-79B024 & WMID-187B76 from Derbyshire; LEIC-052555 from Lincolnshire and DENO-FF2C04 from Nottinghamshire.
Vanessa Oakden25MiddlewichLVPL-F60D344605131POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-460513116LVPL-E59051Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1343932PAS4E5E590500118142011-08-31T16:53:41ZCertainx41218136MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:11.895ZCheshire West and Chester10Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-0b0fd4.jpg43552From a paper map1123221MD10.65Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL4355225.661650Rudheathx142213064720.6Cheshire West and Chester110952011-09-20T13:44:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.90mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 25.66mm and is 10.65mm thick. It weighs 20.6 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Few signs of abrasion, damaging the patina, are present. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-2.480981LVPL-0B1F214607291POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSJ6872finds-460729118LVPL-0B0FD4Incomplete43x41047images/tgilmore/1346582PAS4E60B0FD00179842011-09-02T11:33:36ZCertainx4121813653.24405MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:12.134ZCheshire West and Chester100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-0b2d42.jpg43552Centred on field1123221MD9.73Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL4355226.961650Rudheathx142212634603827.6Cheshire West and Chester110952011-09-20T14:18:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine, but looks like a series of vertical lines with a ring and dot motif in between on both faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.06mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.96mm and is 9.73mm thick. It weighs 27.6 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Few signs of abrasion, damaging the patina, are present. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-2.51095LVPL-0B50464607321POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSJ6672finds-460732116LVPL-0B2D42Incomplete43x41047images/tgilmore/1346590PAS4E60B2D40014B842011-09-02T11:41:27ZCertainx4121813653.243925MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:12.137ZNorth Yorkshire1000CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-07bc11.jpg22028From a paper map1213491MD11.24DistrictCertain4LVPL2129126.781650Restricted Accessx142212635331449.8Ryedale110952013-03-28T16:34:50ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.43 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.78mm and is 11.24mm thick. It weighs 49.8 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Vanessa Oakden25RyedaleLVPL-07BDB24623711POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-462371114LVPL-07BC11Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/1349600PAS4E707BC100114A42011-09-14T11:02:41ZCertainx41218136MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:12.949ZNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-bb8692.jpg22028From finder1213491MD9.81DistrictCertain4LVPL2129126.991650Coultonx142212635331425.8Ryedale110952011-05-16T16:22:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.91mm wide. Traces of decoration (diagonal raised ribs) are present on both the upper and lower faces are present.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.99mm and is 9.81mm thick. It weighs 25.8 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil. This abrasion has resulted in a loss of surface detail.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-1.03675LVPL-BB8A644418091MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSE6374finds-441809116LVPL-BB8692Complete43x14221images/tgilmore/1327752PAS4DCBB86900147C42011-05-12T11:37:29ZCertainx4121812954.157957MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:01.505ZNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-bba482.jpg22028From finder1213491MD9.9DistrictCertain4LVPL2129132.231650Coultonx142212635331447.8Ryedale110952011-06-14T11:17:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.03 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 32.23mm and is 9.90mm thick. It weighs 47.8 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-1.03675LVPL-BBA5324418181MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSE6374finds-441818116LVPL-BBA482Complete43x14221images/tgilmore/1327766PAS4DCBBA480014F942011-05-12T11:45:28ZCertainx4121812954.157957MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:02.444ZNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-bbb212.jpg22028From finder1213491MD8.77DistrictCertain4LVPL2129130.021650Coultonx142212635331445.4Ryedale110952011-06-14T11:16:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 11.02 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 30.02mm and is 8.77mm thick. It weighs 45.4 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-1.03675LVPL-BBB3124418191MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSE6374finds-441819116LVPL-BBB212Complete43x14221images/tgilmore/1327770PAS4DCBBB2100135742011-05-12T11:49:05ZCertainx4121812954.157957MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:02.445ZNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorlvpl-bbc4a4.jpg22028From finder1213491MD4.33DistrictCertain4LVPL2129126.111650Coultonx142212635331412.5Ryedale110952011-05-16T17:04:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.77 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces.
The whorl has a diameter of 26.11mm and is 4.33mm thick. It weighs 12.5 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thin linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
Teresa Gilmore25-1.03675LVPL-BBC6144418221MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSE6374finds-441822116LVPL-BBC4A4Complete43x14221images/tgilmore/1327774PAS4DCBBC4A00185E42011-05-12T11:54:05ZCertainx4121812954.157957MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:02.447ZCheshire West and Chester10Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-4F9353.jpg435522011From finder1125581MD5.9Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355222.181650Manleyx142212635288814.2Cheshire West and Chester110952011-06-08T17:18:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.66 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. Casting flaws (air bubbles) are present on the lower face.
The whorl has a diameter of 22.18mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 14.2 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil.
Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. 1100 to 1450 AD). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thin linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.
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Rally ID: 234
Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy biconvex decorated spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. The decoration consists of pellets and diagonal rays on both sides.
Diameter: 27.55 mm
Thickness: 14.90 mm
Weight: 34.6 grams
Find was photographed.
Teresa Gilmore25Tattenhall Rally 2011Tattenhall 2011LVPL-6A5D824851701351Tattenhall Rally ID: 234POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-485170118LVPL-6A5792Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/2367970PAS4F26A57900142442012-01-30T14:14:08ZProbablyx4121812011-03-13T00:00:00Z36MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:32.066ZCheshire West and Chester10Unitary AuthorityCast1POST MEDIEVAL2Metal detectorlvpl-6aa010.jpg435522011Recorded at a rally1124351MD6.61Unitary AuthorityProbably4LVPL4355220.491650Restricted Accessx142212634549614.5Cheshire West and Chester110952012-02-01T14:54:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Rally ID: 229
Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy convex (domed) spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. Grooves are present on the flat base.
Diameter: 20.49 mm
Thickness: 6.61 mm
Weight: 14.5 grams
Find was photographed.
Teresa Gilmore25Tattenhall Rally 2011Tattenhall 2011LVPL-6AA6434851791351Tattenhall Rally ID: 229POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-485179118LVPL-6AA010Complete43x41047images/tgilmore/2367981PAS4F26AA0100105F42012-01-30T14:32:33ZProbablyx4121812011-03-13T00:00:00Z36MEDIEVALLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:32.088ZCheshire West and Chester10Unitary AuthorityCast1POST MEDIEVAL2Metal detectorlvpl-6add43.jpg435522011Recorded at a rally1124351MD11.53Unitary AuthorityProbably2LVPL4355225.511650Restricted Accessx142212634549637.3Cheshire West and Chester110952012-02-01T15:21:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Rally ID: 236
Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy discoidal spindle whorl. One surface is decorated with four (4) raised ribs in a cross arrangement. The other surface is plain and flat.
Diameter: 25.51 mm
Thickness: 11.53 mm
Weight: 37.3 grams
Find was photographed.
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