Record ID: PUBLIC-085866
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead early medieval spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating c.AD 800-1100. Description: The object is domed (beehive shaped) with a central circular aperture measuring 7mm at the top then tapering to 9mm where it emerges on the flat side. The flat side is plain, though has traces of a raised rim around the outer edge. The whorl is patinated an off-white. Measurements: 24mm in diameter (at widest point) 15mm high and 51.31g in weight. Discussion: The form best fits the A1 type spindle whorl (Walton-Rogers, 1997, 1738) which dates f…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FD0B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. It is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. Both sides are highly worn almost to and appear almost undecorated, however some traces of lines can still be seen which suggest a repeated horizontal line design was once clearly visible on the object. Diameter: 31 mm Weight: 46.9
Created on: Friday 1st April 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-70ABA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead-alloy alloy plano-convex decorated spindle whorl. The sides of the whorl are decorated with longitudinal grooves rising from the flat base to the shoulder. There is a parallel sided 7.47mm diameter axial hole running through the middle of the whorl. The underside of the base there is a characteristic groove in the centre of the annulus, probably as a result of shrinkage in casting. Spindle whorls without context are difficult to date, but those carrying decoration are more typically Medieval. Circa AD1000-1500.
Created on: Sunday 19th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-914BA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy Early Medieval spindle whorl. It is D-shaped in cross-section (plano-convex) with a tapered central moulded aperture of 9.5mm - 10.2mm diameter. The form is that of Walton Rogers AI and are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, however it could also be dated to medieval. The object has a pale beige/white patina. Similar objects can be seen in the following records: NLM-552135, NLM-27837A, SWYOR-511E76. It is 28.1mm in diameter, 8.2mm thick, and weighs 29.82gms.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BDEFFD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The spindle whorl is annular and convex with a central hole of 9.3mm. The base is flat and although the spindle whorl looks like it as a decoration,this is infact plough dammage. Diameter 31.8mm Thickness 10.3mm Weight 60.34 grams Notes: Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty when found out of context.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-941C27
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Early Medieval date (c. AD 950-1150). The object is circular with a flat top and base and rounded edges. A perforation runs through the centre. The metal is a mid-grey, light brown colour. The object is 25mm in diameter and has an inner diameter of 11mm and a thickness of 9mm. It weighs 43g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-91702D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl or weight, probably dating from the Early Medieval to Post-Medieval periods. The object is circular in plan, with decorative domed faces and a central circular hole.. The convex (domed) sides are ornamented with a ring of three evenly spaced lines between three evenly spaced pellets. There is a small amount of damage to one side. The colour of the spindle whorl is a light-grey, suggesting an alloy of lead. It could date to anytime between c1000 and c1600 AD. Dimensions: external diameter 28mm, central hole …
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-912CEC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Early Medieval to late Post Medieval cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl, weight or possibly a plug for a fixing like a gate hanger. It is sub-circular in plan and domed with a flat base. There is a circular 8mm perforation which is off-centre. It is plain with no decoration. It could date to anytime between c1000 and c1900 AD. The diameter is 28mm, thickness 23mm and the weight 21g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45C76C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (AD-1100) to Post Medieval (AD-1500) lead spindle whorl. The object is flat and decorated on the face and edge with a punched ring and dot motif. The whorl is mid grey in colour with a surface coating that has a patina of cream / brown A similar object has been recorded at LIN-9341A3 Weight: 14.29gms, Diameter: 19.26mm, Thickness: 5.1mm
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0F46CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines, each resulting cell houses one raised pellet. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.72mm in diameter, 9.7mm thick and weighs 39.32g. The perforation is 7.18mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any…
Created on: Friday 31st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-57F7CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. Early to late medeival. The Spindle Whorl is biconical in cross section and decorated on both sides. On side is a double lined, five pointed star, or five double lined cheverons, both internal and external Interstices have a pellet. The other face is an eleven pointed star with a pellet on each of the external points. The spindle whorl is the very light brown colour of old lead. The outside diameter varies between 27.5 mm and 29.03mm. The internal diameter varies between 9.33mm and 10.05mm. the thickness is 9.1 mm, the weight is 35.33g.. Simila…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scholar Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EF3D81
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. Description: The whorl is unevenly cast and cylindrical with flat sides and a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.65mm. One face is slightly domed and the opposite face is concave with a moulded pattern of five, straight, raised lines, overlapping at their ends to create a pentagon. The lead-alloy has started to decay and delaminate and there are areas of lost material. Measurements: Diameter 30.65mm: Thickness 8.09mm: Weight: 30.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-24E5E5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date due to material and style of decoration. The shape is biconical discoid with embossed line pattern on both sides albeit one side is very worn and not much trace of the decoration exists. The central spaces devoid of decoration, reaching from the inner hole to the outer rim. The object has a dark grey patina with the odd white speckle. Outer diametre measures approx. 25mm. Weight is 37.06g. Similar records are LVPL-AE718C and DUR-57D212.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-53E30D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl of Roman date. The object has a bevelled flat lower face and domed upper face. The object has a central circular 5.10mm Ø perforation. There is no decoration on obverse and reverse and all surfaces appear slightly worn. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decor…
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'JHFF', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8394A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl with a central circular perforating hole. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in section, having two flat faces on top and bottom. It is of a slightly uneven thickness however and has slightly convex outer edge. There is no visible decoration. The spindle whorl has a rough light grey patina.External diameter 28; thickness 9;internal diameter 8; weight 40.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F03423
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight or spindle whorl, 23mm in diameter with a central aperture 5mm in diameter. Upper face is conical, the lower face flat and is creamy/brown in colour. Possible medieval to late medieval.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-67C0CA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, cast, lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl. Both faces are decorated but one is damaged and worn, therefore difficult to interpret, but seems similar to the other face. There is a raised line around the outer edge and each face has a raised zigzag line forming a six pointed star. However, the pattern is disrupted by another raised line running through the pattern. Each triangle formed by the zigzag contains from one to three pellets. Diameter 33mm Weight 35.31g Central hole max diameter 9.8mm.
Created on: Saturday 23rd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FE0C5F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. It is biconvex in side view. Both sides have have six large pellets with a raised line in between. The design appears to have been cast. The central hole is oval (max diameter12.3mm). The whorl is slightly oval in plan indicating that it may have been distorted at some point. The patina is a light grey. Date is probably Medieval, the form matches Walton Rogers Class C, which she dates to 1100 onwards. Diameter oval 29/25.5mm Thickness 8.8mm Weight 30.43g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-587898
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, though probably belonging to the medieval or post-medieval period, c.1066-1700). It has one flat surface 24.6mm in diameter and a convex sloping wall. The central hole is 7.5mm.. The whorl has a well developed white patina with some later damage.
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DB5CE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical in cross section. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation 11mm in diameter. On one face of the object the worn remains of raised line decoration is visible. The spindle whorl has a light grey/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.1100-1500.
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2017
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