Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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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-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-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-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-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-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-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-7B6947
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. One face has been decorated with diagonal lines, positioned to create triangles, with pellets placed inside. The other face has multiple diagonal lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.4 mm. The whorl measures 29.7 mm in diameter, and 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 35.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B7FC4
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 faces have been decorated with raised diagonal lines, forming a random pattern. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 28.7 mm in diameter, and 10.2 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B9394
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. Faint traces of decoration are present on the upper face, consisting of diagonal lines forming triangles. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.7 mm. The whorl measures 26.0 mm in diameter, and 10.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BAC07
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 raised diagonal lines forming triangles, with pellets in between. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The whorl measures 27.9 mm in diameter, and 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 22.2 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BBC12
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 raised diagonal lines radiating outwards. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.1 mm. The whorl measures 30.2 mm in diameter, and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 20.7 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BCE74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). Approximately 75% of the spindle whorl is present, with part of one side missing. 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 forming two rows of triangles, with pellets positioned in between. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The whorl measures 30.5 mm in diameter and 12.2 mm thick. It…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-62FF65
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 approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.5 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 20.6 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 15.9 g (0.56 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-716E63
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 central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.0 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 23.6mm and is 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 16.0 g (0.56 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DBCC9D
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 surfaces are plain, with no decoration easily visible. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.2 mm in diameter, and 9.5 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3EF4DB
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 9.1 mm wide. A sfive pointed star decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.8 mm and is 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 36.1 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movem…
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BBC69E
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 7.2 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No decoration is present on either surface. The whorl has a diameter of 19.8 mm and is 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g (0.25 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mo…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E3BC37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 edges are incomplete. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 4.2 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No decoration is present on either surface. The whorl has a diameter of 20.6 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 8.2 g (0.29 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-854FD0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 2.29 mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with an illiterate inscription in gothic letters, probably imitating the legend around a medieval penny. The inscription starts with an initial cross (worn but looks similar to a cross potent), and then reading clockwise, the letters…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CA9330
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 - AD1650). In plan it is sub-circular and sub rectangular in cross section. Both faces has have six moulded high-relief triangles, located around a slightly off centre perforation as decoration at the edge. The perforation which has an internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl has a diameter of 27.8 mm and is 9.3 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 grams. 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 resulted in…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4AF0F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A miscast complete lead or lead alloy probable spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD1650). In plan it is sub-circular and sub rectangular in cross section. Both faces has have six moulded raised circular pellets, located around a slightly off centre perforation, with raised rim. The perforation which has an internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The detail is more obvious on more side than the other, with flattening of the design occuring. The whorl has a diameter of 32.8 mm and is 12.2 mm thick. It weighs 67.3 g (2.37 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5F14B5
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 - AD1650). 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 7.8 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. Neither face is decorated. The whorl has a diameter of 23.6 mm and is 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 25.4 g (0.89 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst wit…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-660ADA
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 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 the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same design. They have unevenly spaced vertical lines, with pellets placed between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.6 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm in diameter and 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 29.0 g (1.02 oz). The whorl is of a lig…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8CF121
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. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 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 20.3 mm and is 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 16.6 g (0.58 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7D7505
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 6.9 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 25.5 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 27.0 g (0.95 oz). The whorl is …
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7D8914
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 7.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine but may have chevrons with pellets between the lower points. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 25.7 mm and is …
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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