Record ID: WMID-A18646
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl, of Roman to  Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and has one rounded face and a flat base. It has a central sub-circular perforation with a diameter of 7.3mm. The surfaces have a well developed cream patina.  Measurements: diameter 19.8mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 9.7g. 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 with decoration are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c.&…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A16335
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead, biconical, decorated spindle whorl, of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. It has a central circular perforation with a diameter of 10.9mm. The object is biconical and both sides have moulded decoration of zig-zag ribs with raised dots. The object has a grey / cream surface patina and has become worn and abraded overtime. Measurements: diameter 32.5mm, thickness 11.9mm, weight 39.4g. Spindle whorls are used for long periods of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the Medieval to post-Med…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39502E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B (form B whorls have two equal flat faces and are cylindrical with rounded sides (‘doughnut’ shaped), with both faces undecorated). The object has a light grey/brown patina. Maximum diameter 32.5mm with a central piercing of 7.1mm diameter. 
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-10D277
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Medieval papal bulla of Pope Urban V, dating to AD 1362-1370. Only 50% of the bulla is present with the right-hand side of the text. The front of the bulla shows the name of the pope with his abbreviated title: PP: Pastor Pastorum - Shepherd of Shepherds - and ordinal number V. This is placed in three lines. As only 50% of the bulla is present only the latter half of the text is present [UR]B / [AN]VS / [PP] V. This is placed within a border of pellets. The reverse when complete would have depicted the faces of both Saints Peter and Paul. Over t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4355BF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. A notch has been removed from one side. Neither upper or lower faces display decoration. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 29.5 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.9 g (1.20 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour, with…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-19358D
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.0 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 27.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 g (1.80 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-261EAB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 10.3 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with a repeating pattern of ribs in light relief forming a zig zag pattern.There is a semi circular notch in the outer edge, possibly damage from the plough soil. The surface of the spindle whorl is cream to grey in colour . There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-16C0FC) was discovered in th…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-556F25
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 probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The decoration on both upper and lower faces is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.4 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The whorl measures 25.3 mm in diameter and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 23.8 g (0.84 oz). The whorl is of a light…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-554D03
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 8.5 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 22.3 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g&nbs…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AFDAFD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.2 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with raised circular pellets surrounding the inner perforation. The outer edge has a repeating pattern of moulded triangular knops. The surface of the spindle whorl is cream to grey in colour. The whorl has been damaged with one edge now missing. There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-16C0FC) was discovered in the Staffordsh…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-37E1EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. Faint traces of decoration are on both the upper and lower surfaces, probably chevrons. 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 23.2 mm in diameter and 9.3 mm thick. It weighs 16.3 g (0.57 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour, w…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-37AF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
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. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 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 26.4 mm and is 11.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.0 g (1.27 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has re…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A28AC5
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 9.0 mm wide. One side has been decorated with lots of diagonal lines, the other side has more chevrons as decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 38.8 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 38.6 g (1.36 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-521C44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
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 8.5 mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 26.7 mm and is 6.2 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 within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the o…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-24F68E
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 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 faces bear a similar design, involving diagonal lines with pellets between them. One side just has one pellet between each diagonal line, the other side has multiple pellets. A rim is present around the outside edge. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. T…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30C3E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 14.2 mm, and a diameter of 15.9 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30B938
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 7.4 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 13.9 mm, and a diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-308F74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic 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. Neither face seems to be decorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 7.6 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The ceramic appears to have a high quartz (sand) content and highly oxidised. The whorl measures 33.9 mm in diameter and 15.2 mm thick. It weighs 15.9 g (0.56 oz). The who…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-5D289A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 faces bear a similar design, involving diagonal lines forming chevron shapes, with pellets between them. A rim is present around the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 6.6 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The whorl measures 25.1 mm in diameter and 13.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.4 g (1…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F50A67
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 upper surface is slightly domed and the lower surface flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.2 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 24.6 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.9 g (0.95 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough s…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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