Record ID: NLM-739476
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black pottery spindle whorl. Baked clay plain and coarse spindle whorl. Pottery, black pot. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 410-850 Length: 41.6mm, Width: 42.8mm, Thickness: 15.8mm, Weight: 22.28gms
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B66D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably dating from the early medieval period from AD 850 - 1000. It has one flat face and one domed face, putting it in Walton Rogers form A1. There is no evidence of any decoration on the whorl. The surface is scratched and the whorl has a light grey patina. Diameter 28.2mm; inner perforation 9.5mm; thickness 8.7mm and weight 37.14g. The size of the central hole suggests a date from AD 850 onwards, while form A1 is known from AD 500 - 1000 (Walton Rogers). The whorl is of a similar type to SWYOR-FC71AF.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B1DFA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of probably Early Medieval or Medieval date, about AD 850 - 1200. It is of Walton Roger's form B2, having two (fairly) flat faces and curved sides. The whorl has a mid grey overall patina. It is not decorated, however the surface is somewhat pitted and scratched. The whorl is 23.9mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 33.60g. The central perforation is 10.0mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that Form B2 whorls appear in York in the 700s, and are common from AD 900, with evidence of their use into the 12th century. The size of the central ap…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FDDF58
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating to the Late-early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The object has two flat faces and there is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 11.7mm. None of the surfaces are decorated and it has a light grey overall patina. It is of Walton Rogers form B2. Dimensions: The object has a diameter 28.9mm, internal diameter 11.7mm, thickness 5.2mm, weight 24.49g. Walton Rogers form B whorls are known from AD 700 to about AD 1200, and those with a central perforation larger than 9mm are m…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-226BF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crudely cast sub-circular lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is a Walton Rogers form A2 whorl, having two flat faces of different sizes. The sides are angled and irregular. The whorl is 23.9mm in diameter, 8.2mm thick and weighs 19.07g.  The central perforation is 8.8mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form A2 whorls date from AD 700 - 1--. The size of the central hole makes a middle Saxon date most likely. 
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-90C1D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crudely cast, lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is sub-oval in shape and is of varying thickness. It has two flat faces of about the same size, with carinated sides. There is a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of 6.8mm. It is 24.9mm in diameter and 4.7mm thick. It weighs and weighs 15.87g. Walton Rogers suggests that form B3 whorls were common from AD 900, but appeared in York in the AD 700s. The size of the central hole suggests a middle Saxon date is most likely.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FDC156
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B2, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is discoidal in form and flat on both faces. The sides are slightly curved. There is no decoration. The whorl has a light cream patina. It is 23.1mm in diameter and 6.1mm thick. with a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 7.1mm. It weighs 20.7g. It fits into Walton Rogers form B2, which appears in York in the AD 700s, and is known until the 12th century in Goltho. The size of the central hole suggests an Early to mid Saxon date.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: NLM-289969
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast discoid whorl, originally of flat cylindrical form, with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.4mm, cf. Walton Rogers form B. The object now has at least two flat facets on its edge, though has been patinated since this alteration. Shrinkage lines around the hole on one side may suggest casting in an open mould. For a spindle whorl, the large hole might indicate use with an Anglo-Scandinavian spindle, though use as or conversion to a line weight remains possible. Suggested date: Possibly Early Medieval, 1000-1100 Diameter (long axis): 29.2mm, Thic…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1631D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead domed weight, probably an early medieval spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating c. 700-1100. Description: The object is domed (beehive shaped) with a central circular aperture measuring 7.7mm at the top then tapering to 9.2mm where it emerges on the flat side. The flat side has a raised rim around the outer edge and partially around the central circular perforation creating a concave annular surface which has a couple of sub-circular indentations. The weight is patinated an off-white. Measurements: 34.54mm in diameter (at widest p…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-FD3975
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval to Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c. AD 850-1500. Diameter 35.0mm, thickness 12.5mm, with a weight of 57.7g. The object is of plano-convex section with a central perforation of 10.1mm diameter. The convex face is decorated with a raised pattern of V shapes and lines. The flat face is pitted, possibly decorated with pellets. The size of the central perforation suggests an Early Medieval late Saxon or later date. The raised linear decoration suggests a Medieval date.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-EB8371
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The domed surface is pitted and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 24.2mm in diameter, 10mm thick and weighs 25.6g. The perforation is 9.1mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form A2 which dates to AD 800 &ndash…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-EB7834
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The domed surface appears pitted though this may be residual decoration, while the flat surface is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.5mm in diameter, 8.9mm thick and weighs 31.1g. The perforation is 9.6mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Roger…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NLM-D2AE1E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 12.7mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The large spindle hole size may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000 Diameter: 28.1mm, Thickness: 12.2mm, Weight: 39.81gms
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-835E4B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone annular object, probably a domed spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating c 600-1200.  The object is domed and almost bi-conical with one flat side and one domed. A circular aperture has been drilled through the centre measuring 5.07mm on the domed side and widening to 6.04mm on the flat side. The walls of the aperture are cylindrical and the edges of the aperture on the lower edges appear worn and rounded. The surface is buff/pale brown. Measurements: diameter: 14.55mm; thickness: 6.99mm and weight: 6.73g.  It is possible th…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-560FE5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast, or rather mis-cast, spindle whorl of plano-convex section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.4mm, cf. Walton Rogers form A1. An ancient scratch passes across the flat side on one side of the hole. Thinner and denser patina and encrustation have collected, the latter in more limited patches. Chipped. If ever used as a whorl, the aperture size might hint at an Anglo-Scandinavian date. However, it seems unlikely this object would have been used by any self-respecting spinster, though the thicker encrustation might have arisen from immersion as an impro…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-406AC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A2. It is sub-circular, with two flat faces of different sizes, and sloping sides (conical). The central hole is 7mm diameter. Height: 10.99mm Weight: 20g Diameter: 20.35mm Form A2 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 700 - 1100. The size of the aperture suggests an early to mid Saxon date is most likely. 
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AD7AC8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Early Medieval date, AD 500 - 1000.  It has one flat face and one rounded face (Walton Rogers Form A1). It is 19.7mm in diameter, 9.7mm thick, and weighs 17.15g. It has a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of 4.4mm. Walton Rogers 2007 suggests that spindle whorls with small perforations are more likely to be either Iron Age or Romano British, but the A1 form does not appear to have been used in the Iron Age and Roman periods, so an early Medieval date is suggested, probably the early Saxon per…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 22nd October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-6B7AAE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, 28.4mm in diameter 10.5mm thick and with a weight of 29.14g. The object is circular with a plano convex cross section and a central hole of 7mm diameter. The upper surface is decorated with a mesh(?) pattern of incised lines. Cf. Walton Rogers form A1 which is suggested to be c. AD 700-1100 AD. The relatively small aperture size is also consistent with an Anglo-Saxon date.
Created on: Friday 30th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5ADB88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B1, probably of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is flat and discoid with vertical sides. Both faces are rough, but do not appear to be decorated. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6.9mm. The external dimensions are: diameter 21.3mm and thickness 10.1mm. It weighs 27.45g. For reference see Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form B whorls are known from AD 700 to 1200, and the size of the central perforation makes a early …
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5AD313
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl, of  Walton Rogers form A2, probably dating from the late Early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1100. It is in the form of a truncated cone with flat surfaces top and bottom, a circular base and a large central, circular perforation of diameter 12.6mm. There is no decoration. The whorl has a mottled grey and brown patina.  Form A2 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1100, but are more common from AD 700 onwards. The size of the central aperture makes a late Saxon date more likely.&…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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