Record ID: NMGW-ECC9B5
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy spur rowel of either medieval, or more likely post medieval, date (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is star-shaped with seven points, each flat in section. Both faces are flat and undecorated. An iron bar perforates the centre of the rowel. The arms are relatively regular in width with some variation in height, and taper to a point. Two of the arms are more worn at the tip and bent slightly inwards suggesting they may have come into contact with the horse more than the other arms. It is suggested by Ellis (2002) that rowel spurs supersede use of prick spurs i…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-05E56D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy spoon of 15th or 16th century date The spoon is near-complete but is without the organic parts of the handle and the end of the bowl is damaged (with a length of 113.1mm and a weight of 48.4g). The bowl is of fig-shaped form (51.8mm long, 44.2mm wide, 12mm deep and 1.3mm - 3.0mm thick) with a rounded end and the top edge has a slight concavity. The stem is comparatively short (at 61mm) and is of rounded, sub-rectangular section with expansions (8.8mm thick and 7.4mm wide) flanking the bowl, at the apex and midway between the two. The mouldings are enhanced w…
Created on: Friday 27th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coity Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6B5862
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The object is a silver spoon, now in two parts, comprising a bent handle junction with bowl, and the remaining bowl, folded twice. The stem is hexagonal at the base, becoming circular in cross-section mid-way along the shaft up to the simple devolved conical ‘diamond knop’ terminal with a small transverse moulding at the junction with the stem. The underside of the bowl at the junction with the handle bears what appears to be a quincunx motif (aka ‘cross-in-square’), but which can be interpreted as an equal armed cross with central boss within a square …
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-D98884
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver spoon, now in two parts, comprising a bent handle junction with bowl, and the remaining bowl, folded twice. The stem is hexagonal at the base, becoming circular in cross-section mid-way along the shaft up to the simple devolved 'diamond-point' terminal. The underside of the bowl at the junction with the handle bears what appears to be a wriggle work cross-crosslet, now only partially visible, on the base of the bowl at the junction with the handle. The overall length is 81.55mm; maximum thickness of stem 3.3.x 3mm; bowl width about 32mm; bowl thickness 1mm; weight 1…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-2BC9D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle-whorl probably of late medieval to post medieval date The spindle-whorl is of rounded biconical form with a diameter of 18.3mm and a height of 10.2mm. The central perforation has a diameter of 8.5mm and the spindle-whorl weighs 13.0g. No decoration is evident on the whorl, although the surface is eroded. The central ridge has a raised knop, which is likely to be the remnants of the casting. Spindle whorls of biconical form can be difficult to date once removed from their archaeological context and remained similar from the Romano-British period to the early post medieva…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMGW3219
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
Lead, or lead alloy, perforated biconvex spindle whorl. Diameter of perforation 7-10mm, external diameter 19-21mm, height 11mm, weight 16.4g. Medieval to post-medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW3236
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Discoidal spindle whorl - stone (sandstone - dark red brown colour). Diameter 34-35mm; diameter of perforation 9mm; thickness (minimum) 10mm; weight 12.9 grams. One face of the spindel whorl is split, possibly by plough damage, and the surviving face is marked by the plough, although this may be a knife mark. Probably either medieval or later in date.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E59C07
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torfaen
Workflow stage: Published
Cast eroded lead spindle-whorl of uncertain date, probably late medieval or post-medieval. The spindle-whorl is of bi-conical form. The original surface does not survive, making it difficult to determine if it was decorated; there is a slight suggestion of radiating lines. There is a casting flaw in the spindle whorl.
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-FF6F72
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated spindle whorl of bi-conical form. One face is divided into five cells each containing three pellets. The other face has a series of diagonal lines, not forming any discernible motif. The whorl is relatively unworn with sharp edges. The casting runner stub is visible on the rim.
Created on: Wednesday 30th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-450D32
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead spindle-whorl of Medieval date. Bi-conical, decorated with a maximum diameter of 25.9mm and a height of 16.4mm. Broad and rounded central waist with a depth of up to 8mm. One face is decorated with chevrons and the other with radiating lines. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.5mm and the whorl weighs 39.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-2EB8A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Cast biconical decorated lead spindle whorl. Spindle whorls are difficult to date, but the location of this find in the vicinity of a Medieval site and other Medieval finds may suggest a Medieval or early Post Medieval date. The whorl is decorated with a number of raised dots near the rim of each face (11 and 13). The surface is eroded, but there is a suggestion of low radiating lines along the face through the dots. The whorl has suffered some damage to the edge.
Created on: Friday 20th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-3DA7A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated cast lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The whorl has a rounded bi-conical form, with a wide mid-section. The decoration consists of a chevron design, forming a star motif when viewed from above.
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-3DC402
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The whorl has a bi-conical form, and has suffered some surface corrosion, but there is a suggestion of chevron decoration. One end of the whorl has been slightly crushed.
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-3DD060
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated cast lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The whorl has a bi-conical form and is decorated with a number of radiating lines, joined by a horizontal line on each side and occasional diagonal lines to the mid section. The whorl appears to have been deliberately cut through from a side to the central hole. The reason for this modification is unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-CF4945
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated lead spindlewhorl of uncertain date, possibly Medieval. Spindlewhorl of biconical form. Both faces are divided into seven or eight cells each with a central dot.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-CF7840
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated lead spindlewhorl of uncertain date, possibly Medieval. Spindlewhorl of biconical form. Both faces are decorated with an irregular hatched design.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-39A733
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, but probably Medieval or Post Medieval. The spindle whorl is of flattened bi-conical form. Both faces are decorated with raised outer, inner and central mouldings, defining three concentric circles. The concentric circles are interrupted by four right-angled (or near right-angled) radiating lines.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: NMGW-F27313
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torfaen
Workflow stage: Published
Lead spindlewhorl of uncertain date, possibly medieval. The spindlewhorl is undecorated and of biconical form with a relatively large central perforation.
Created on: Friday 29th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-E594E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or early Post Medieval date. The spindle whorl is of rounded bi-conical form and is decorated on both faces with a double chevron motif.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-23A510
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Recorded at the Hidden Treasure Finds Day at National Museums & Galleries of Wales. Cast lead spindle-whorl, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The spindle-whorl is of bi-conical form with a heavy rounded shoulder. Both faces are decorated with repeating raised chevrons, forming a star design around the central aperture.
Created on: Monday 24th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.