Record ID: LVPL-297561
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face is decorated with moulded hearts and flowers. The object has a mid-cream patina and is in fair condition with one edge damaged. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500. Dimensions: 30mm in diameter, 10mm t…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94BAA3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead ampulla dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The bowl is semi-circular and the neck which has been damaged and is incomplete is rectangular in cross-section. The neck of the object has been folded back on each side to open the ampulla. The handles which would have connected the neck of the object to the body have broken away with just a small scar remaining on one side. One surface of the ampulla is decorated with a fleur-de-lis either side of which is one pellet. The opposite face is decorated with a crown above an open spiral. The edges of each side of the bowl is …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-98B696
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and conical. It has a large central circular perforation. The upper face is decorated with decorative ridges which radiate out from the perforation. The lower face is flat and undecorated. It has a white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.