Record ID: WMID-A85404
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made of a rusty coloured fine grained sandstone. It is discoid in shape, with one face damaged resulting in the loss of the original surface on that side. It weighs 52.1 grams, with a diameter of 42.76mm. The central perforation is 9.93mm wide. It is 23.00mm thick. Crummy (1983 Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman Small Finds from Excavations in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Trust p. 67) defines a spindle whorl as having a central perforation which has a minimum 5mm diameter, the diameter and thickness is even, the sides are smooth, and…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-82FF84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but reused cast lead alloy papal bulla of Pope Boniface VIII, pope from AD 1294 to AD 1303). The obverse bears an inscription of BONI FA[ ]VS PP:VIII, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Boniface VIII. Like the obverse, the pelleted border around the outside has mostly been erased by the edge being hammered out and folded over. The reverse depicts St. Paul, on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both faces are co…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-87CC91
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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. One face has been decorated with double raised chevron lines. The other face has a row of raised pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 27.3 mm in diameter, and 15.1 mm thick. It weighs 42.5 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whorls, as …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-87ED62
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 10.4 MM wide. The upper face has been decorated with raised probable runic lettering or illegible latin lettering. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 31.4 MM and is 7.8 MM thick. It weighs 40.4 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour,…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C0FE54
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 43 to c. AD 1650). 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 diagonal lines with a pellet motif in between on the upper face. The lower face appears plain and undecorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately cen…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2681C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast 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 7.06 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.08 mm and is 7.14 mm thick. It weighs 26.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst …
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A4F547
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy discoidal (flat) decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The upper face has been decorated with a raised but slightly blundered six (6) pointed star design, formed of two interlocking triangles (Star of St David), with pellets present both between and within the points. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast slightly off centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.24 mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 27…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B7E8B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast 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 the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.30 mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines, radiating outwards from the central perforation (hole). The lower face is plain and undecorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The inte…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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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-027433
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy biconvex spindlewhorl which could date from the Roman to Post Medieval periods, AD43-1650. The spindlewhorl has a sub circular central hole positioned off centre with an internal diameter of 6.35mm. The upper face is decorated with four diagonal ridges separating the face into quadrants. The face is decorated with seven circular pellets in an irregular pattern. The lower face is plain. The spindlewhorl has a light grey colour with and even patina. The surface is slightly abraded. Diameter: 22.99mm. Thickness: 11.74mm. Weight: 28.9g.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-016DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. Due to abrasion, the designs are hard to catagorise. A four petalled fern or leaf is present, with diagonal lines between different designs elements. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 30.3 mm in diameter, and 13.7 mm th…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DC34F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
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 10.2 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat.The upper face bears traces of raised decoration, consisting of triangles and pellets. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g (0.92 oz). The who…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-4E0D90
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 9.1 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 22.4 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 19.5 g (0.69 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FBC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 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 26.2 mm and is 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 42.4 g (1.5 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FD073
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 6.6 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 31.7 mm and is 14.6 mm thick. It weighs 57.7 g (2.03 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4825E7
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 shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. This decoration consists of three concentric circles, divided into eight segments. Single pellets are present in each of the inner two segments, whereas two pellets are present in the outer segment. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The w…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Sunday 14th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-8B4545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
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 central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.7 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 27.0 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 30.4 g (1.07 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B5F30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
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 5.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 21.7 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 9.8 g (0.35 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the p…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1DE0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
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 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 24.3 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.0 g (0.88 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1EBB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
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 7.9 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 27.2 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.8 g (0.66 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.