2024-03-29T05:15:54+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results60120finds-11338871133887SWYOR-6515E1SPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA lead possible spindle whorl which probably dates from the Iron Age date, about 800 BC - AD 50. If it is a spindle whorl, it is of Walton Rogers Form C1 which has no flat faces and curved sides. The central perforation is 8.4mm which is at the larger end of the range suggested by Walton Rogers for Iron Age spindle whorls (4-8mm). The height of the object is 18.9mm, the diameter 22.6mm, and the weight is 48.4g. It has a white patina. There is some damage to one end.
While it is possible that it is an Iron Age spindle whorl, the object could also be a weight. The mass of 48.4g is close to 1/8lb in the English Troy system (46.6g) used from the AD 1350s.Walton Rogers form C11616-800503SWYOR2023-05-01T00:00:00Z2023-08-17T00:00:00ZPas form 41872023-10-23T11:56:30Z2024-01-05T09:39:51Z48.418.9PAS6536515E00118422.619141141430220282098021055North YorkshireSelbyBurnSE612853.74481663-1.0765482bands.shops.handy10SWYOR-653B88Lead11094CastCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finder1133887_6539347b6238a.jpg1246699images/ikw1945/Yorkshire and the HumberPossibly32024-01-05T09:39:51.667Zfinds-11235791123579SWYOR-0D01E5SPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA cast lead possible spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3 probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, 600 BC to AD 410. The whorl has two flat faces and a hole which is off-centre. The sides are bevelled or carinated. The whorl is undecorated and has a smooth, light grey patina. The object is 29.6mm in diameter, 6.9mm thick and weighs 37.52g. The central hole is 4.5mm diameter. Walton Rogers form B3 whorls are known from the Iron Age to the Medieval period, however the perforation is very small in this case, suggesting an early date. The object may also be a weight, but it does not fit in any of the recognised weighing systems suggesting it may have been a line or net weight.Walton Rogers form B31621-6004104SWYOR2023-03-04T00:00:00Z2023-03-04T00:00:00ZPAS form number 4078- bag 62023-08-07T12:06:06Z2023-08-24T13:04:37Z37.52PAS64D0D01E00150529.66.919141141430220282167221490North YorkshireHarrogateSawleySE246754.09834055-1.63450311bands.shops.handy8SWYOR-0D0484Lead11094CastCompleteIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSWYOR0D01E5IronAgeSpindlewhorlcopy.jpg1238899images/ikw1945/Yorkshire and the HumberPossibly32023-08-24T12:04:37.588Zfinds-10955061095506SWYOR-E91A8ESPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA cast lead spindle whorl of sub-spherical form probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is circular with two flat faces and curved sides. It has an approximately central circular aperture of 4.1mm diameter. It is undecorated and mid grey in patina. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, which was in use from the Iron Age to the 12th century, but the size of the central aperture suggests an Iron Age to Roman date is more likely. It has a diameter of 21.0mm, a thickness of 13.2mm and weighs 35.40g. Similar dated whorls have been recorded on the database including SWYOR-D0A456.Walton Rogers form B21621-4004104SWYOR2021-06-18T00:00:00Z2021-06-18T00:00:00ZPAS 38862023-01-23T13:54:48Z2023-04-03T22:32:21Z35.4PAS63CE91A8001EB62113.219141141430220282104921055North YorkshireSelbyCawoodSE583853.83502743-1.12015251bands.shops.handy10SWYOR-E920C4Lead11094CastCompleteIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSWYORE91A8EIronAgeSpindleWhorlcopy.jpg1213817images/ikw1945/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12023-04-03T21:32:21.951Zfinds-10785321078532DENO-71BA2ESPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA stone spindle whorl or loom weight, probably of Iron Age to Roman date, (c. 300 BC - AD 400). The object is a cylindrical disc carefully formed from a fine-grained sandstone. It has a very neatly drilled central perforation, 4.5 mm diameter. Both faces are flat and smooth, without decoration. There is some chipping but the object is generally in good condition.
Spindle whorls are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) as the general form was in use for a long period. However this spindle whorl closely resembles, in material and form, other examples dated to the Iron Age and Roman periods including an example discovered in a stratified Iron Age context in Herefordshire (HESH-1B967F)
Diameter 36 mm, thickness 9 mm and weight 23.3 g.1621-3004004DENODerby E92582022-09-06T11:06:26Z2023-03-01T13:24:30Z23.3PAS63171BA2001EC9369121482141423136881379613755DerbyshireHigh PeakBuxton CentralSK057253.24499845-1.92653189bands.shops.handy6DENO-71C597Stone11794Hand madeCompleteGoodIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderDENO71BA2E.jpg1216452images/meghank/East MidlandsCertain12023-03-01T13:24:30.183Zfinds-10689821068982SWYOR-738BEFSPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA cast lead spindle whorl of probable Iron Age to Romano British date, 300 BC - AD 410. It is sub-conical or D shaped in cross-section (Walton Rogers Form A1) and misshapen with the hole situated off centre. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is 19.3mm in length; 16.5mm width and 10.18mm thick. It has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.9mm, and it weighs 15.16g.
A number of similar whorls are recorded on the database: compare record SWYOR-B6A580. Walton Rogers (2007) suggests that spindle whorls with small perforations are likely to be either Iron Age or Romano British.Walton Rogers form A11621-3004104SWYOR2022-02-10T00:00:00Z2022-02-10T00:00:00ZPAS Form No 0038202022-06-13T14:16:46Z2022-10-27T09:02:11Z15.16PAS62A738BE001F9F10.1816.5219.3319141141430220282126721482North YorkshireHambletonFarlingtonSE626754.09517453-1.05349518bands.shops.handy10SWYOR-739F8ELead11094CastCompleteIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSWYOR738BEFMedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg1189018images/ikw1945/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12022-10-27T08:02:11.797Zfinds-10674511067451SWYOR-4B6AD2SPINDLE WHORLIRON AGEA complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 300 BC - AD 410. It has two flat faces, one plain and the other has 8 incised lines evenly spaced, radiating from the central hole, with some lines doubled. It has a particularly small central hole of 4.3mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that a aperture diameter of 4-8mm makes an Iron Age to Roman date more likely. It has a cream/brown patina and has been slightly damaged in antiquity on one edge. Measurements are; diameter 27.1mm, thickness 4.8mm and weight 23.03g. The central perforation is 4.3mm in diameter. Walton Rogers form B21621-3004104SWYOR2022-02-01T00:00:00Z2022-02-28T00:00:00ZPAS form number 37912022-05-30T13:21:01Z2022-10-19T17:33:49Z23.03PAS6294B6AD00122627.14.819141141430220282173721482North YorkshireHambletonSkipton-on-SwaleSE377954.20541693-1.4342573610SWYOR-4B6D24Lead11094CastCompleteIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSWYOR4B6AD2MedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg1185134images/ikw1945/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12022-10-19T16:33:49.878ZDoncaster1Metropolitan DistrictCast8.48ROMAN1Metal detectorSWYOR061806EarlyMedivalSpindleWhorl.jpg90822021From finder191711IAMetropolitan DistrictCertain4SWYOR908215.1410Nortonx1399215.2Doncaster110942022-02-08T19:31:59ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A small cast lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, about 300 BC - 410. The whorl is discoidal with straight sides and a circular central aperture of 4.26mm. The patina is off white. An interesting element of this spindle whorl are four recessed lines radiating from the centre on one face, which appear to be evenly spaced and deliberate, suggesting decoration that is perhaps missing owing to wear on the rest of thr surface. This spindle whorl resembles Walton Rogers form B1.
The height is 8.48mm, with a weight of 15.2g. The overall diameter is 15.1mm with a central diameter of the aperture of 4.26mm.
Amy Downes9-1.18493388SWYOR-0639271048198Walton Rogers form B11PAS Form No 003727ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE5415finds-10481981110SWYOR-061806Complete-300x41218images/scrivenc/11167636PAS61C061800016D342021-12-20T10:57:04ZCertainx1399212021-08-31T23:00:00Z212021-09-29T23:00:00Z53.62875337IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:23.043ZNottinghamshire1CountyCastROMAN1Metal detectorSWYORFEE861MedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg81272021From finder182081IA6.4DistrictCertain4SWYOR812221.22410Missonx1399218.33Bassetlaw110942022-01-24T18:01:45ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
A small sub circular lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, probably dating from the late Iron Age to Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. The circular disc has rounded sides and a small central circular perforation of 5.6mm diameter. There is no decoration. It is 21.2mm in diameter, 6.4mm thick and weighs 18.33g.
Form B2 whorls are thought to date from the late Iron Age onwards to the 12th century, but the small size of the perforation makes it more likely that this one is Iron Age or Roman.
Christopher Scriven9-0.9773944SWYOR-FF09511041868Walton Rogers form B21PAS Form No 003702ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSK6896finds-10418681110SWYOR-FEE861Complete-400x41218images/scrivenc/11159970PAS617FEE860010A242021-11-01T13:41:26ZCertainx1399212021-04-23T23:00:00Z212021-04-23T23:00:00Z53.45637424IRON AGELead41423IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:17.384ZNottinghamshire1CountyCastROMAN2Metal detectorSWYORD5C72EPostMedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg81272021From finder182081IA5.2DistrictProbably4SWYOR812221.8410Missonx1399215.22Bassetlaw110942021-11-21T22:10:21ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
A cast lead spindle whorl of discoidal form probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is circular with two flat faces and rounded sides. It has an approximately central circular aperture of 5.6mm diameter. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, which was in use form the Iron Age to the 12th century, but the size of the central aperture suggests an Iron Age to Roman date is more likely. It has a diameter of 21.8mm, a thickness of 5.2mm and weighs 15.22g.
Amy Downes9-0.9773944SWYOR-FF3E461040456Walton Rogers form B22PAS form number 3702ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSK6896finds-10404561110SWYOR-D5C72EComplete-400x41218images/scriven/21159084PAS616D5C72001EBB42021-10-18T12:37:22ZProbablyx1399212021-04-23T23:00:00Z212021-04-23T23:00:00Z53.45637424IRON AGELead41423IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:16.252ZIsle of Anglesey1Unitary AuthorityROMAN2Metal detector202001whorl.jpg25482From finder120881193560IA8Unitary AuthorityProbably2GAT2548245Restricted Accessx1399215.8Isle of Anglesey117942021-09-01T13:51:49ZReturned to finderWalesCirca
A possible stone spindle whorl of prehistoric or Roman date.
The find comprises a flat stone disc with a central perforation. The find has been truncated leaving roughly only half of the weight.
There is no decoration on either faces.
Sean Derby2LlanddyfnanGAT-F7325C10362172PAS2020-01ROMANSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-10362171110GAT-F73071Incompletex41218images/derby94/21152545PAS612F730700110742021-09-01T13:33:11ZProbablyx1399221IRON AGEStone41424IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEProbablyCommunity2022-07-14T07:16:13.368ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityROMAN1FieldwalkingHESHD27793_detail1.jpg38904From finderFair135841IA
This artefact was recorded from information and images kindly supplied by the finder during the covid pandemic
10Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH3890433400Titleyx13992County of Herefordshire117942021-03-02T17:41:20ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 7.5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. The whorl is a grey brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) This spindle whorl is very similar to another example discovered in a stratified Iron Age context in Herefordshire (HESH-1B967F)
It measures approximately 33mm diameter and is approximately 10mm thick.
Peter Reavill2-2.99732742HESH-D2784B10229221ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSO3261finds-1022922136HESH-D27793Complete-400x41218images/preavill/11135591PAS603D277900139242021-03-01T17:42:17ZCertainx139922152.242965651IRON AGEStone41426IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:13:00.726ZBarnsley10Metropolitan DistrictCastROMAN2Metal detectorSWYOR754342EarlyMedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg91822020Centred on field192011IA5.6Metropolitan DistrictProbably2SWYOR918218.4410Hunshelfx139928.86Barnsley110942021-03-29T16:37:14ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A small lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Iron Age to Roman, about 100 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, having two flat faces of equal size and curved edges. The central perforation is 5.4mm diameter. The object is 18.5mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 8.86g. One side of the outer edge is damaged; pitted and flattened, possibly by farm machinery.
Walton Rogers suggests that form B2 was used from the Iron Age to medieval periods, but whorls with a central hole diameter of less than 6mm have a greater chance of being Iron Age or Roman.
Amy Downes9-1.59447781SWYOR-754A681018175Walton Rogers form B22PAS form number 3655, bag number 1ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE2700finds-1018175118SWYOR-754342Incomplete-100x41218images/scriven/21136923PAS5FD7543400127C42020-12-14T12:01:56ZProbablyx1399212020-03-05T00:00:00Z212020-10-13T23:00:00Z53.49601479IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:02.325ZSomerset1CountyCastROMAN3Metal detectorPUBLICA7F7B4.jpg105782019GPS (from the finder)1102541IA
It seems that thinner spindles were used in this and the preceding Iron Age period, as compared to later, and that spindle whorls of Roman date can be expected to have perforations c. 4-8 mm in diameter. Walton Rogers uses this to suggest that two spindle whorls with perforations of 5-6mm, found in mid 10th century contexts at Coppergate, are of Roman date (Walton Rogers 1997, 1743).
15.2DistrictPossibly4PUBLIC1049521.7410Martockx1399224.02South Somerset110942020-06-19T15:22:09ZReturned to finderCirca
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman periods, c. 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is bi-conical and has sustained significant damage, probably through agricultural activity. Form B3 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age until the 6th century. All the faces appear to be plain and undecorated. It has a circular central aperture of c. 5mm diameter.
Diameter: 21.7mm (max). Thickness: 15.2mm. Weight: 24.02g.
Simon Maslin9-2.78432513PUBLIC-A800E41005656119-180ROMANSPINDLE WHORLST4517finds-10056561110PUBLIC-A7F7B4Complete-400x41218images/gregpas/31107383PAS5EEA7F7B00142542020-06-17T21:39:23ZPossiblyx1399212019-11-17T00:00:00Z212019-11-17T00:00:00Z50.9497966IRON AGELeadIA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:54.026ZShropshire1Unitary AuthorityGround/polishedROMAN1Other chance findHESHC7037A_detail.jpg438222020GPS (from the finder)194841IA
This find has been recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown from images and details provided by the finder
12Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH43822350Craven Armsx1399217.5Shropshire117942020-05-13T23:13:24ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. One face has a scar of flaw emanating from the centre to one edge. The whorl is a reddish brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) This spindle whorl is very similar to another example discovered in a stratified Iron Age context in Herefordshire (HESH-1B967F)
It measures approximately 33mm diameter and is approximately 12mm thick. The whorl weighs 17.5 grams
Peter Reavill332-2.85434778HESH-C705B010032811ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSO4281finds-10032811410HESH-C7037AComplete-300x41218images/preavill/11103747PAS5EBC7037001AA042020-05-13T23:09:59ZCertainx13992122020-05-10T23:00:00Z212020-05-10T23:00:00Z52.42389603IRON AGEStone41426IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:52.666ZBarnsley100Metropolitan DistrictROMAN1Metal detectorSWYORF88B89MedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg91822019Centred on fieldGood192311IA6.3Metropolitan DistrictCertain4SWYOR918229.9410Cawthornex1399239.12Barnsley110942021-02-09T16:01:33ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Iron Age or Roman, about 100 BC - AD 410. It has one flat face and one uneven face, with some depressed marks in it, and a particularly small central hole of 3.9mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that a aperture diameter of 4-8mm makes an Iron Age to Roman date more likely. Dimensions: Diameter 29.9mm, Thickness 6.3 mm and Weight 39.12g. It has a grey patina.
Sally Worrell9-1.62414783SWYOR-CD2983998158Walton Rogers form B12Pas form 3566ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE2506finds-998158116SWYOR-F88B89Complete-100x41218images/andyb11/11097521PAS5E6F88B800191532020-03-16T14:10:00ZCertainx139922019-08-28T23:00:00Z212020-01-16T00:00:00Z53.550042262IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:50.066ZDoncaster100Metropolitan DistrictCastROMAN2Metal detectorSWYOR59F6D9.jpg90822019Centred on village (which isn't a parish)Good191531IA6.8Metropolitan DistrictProbably4SWYOR908217.5410Armthorpex139927.91Doncaster110942021-03-14T16:47:53ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A possible lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2 probably dating from 100 BC - AD 410. The whorl is sub circular and has two flat faces of the same size, with curved sides, a form classified as B2, thought to be in use from the Iron Age onwards. The curved sides are thicker at one end, probably owing to wear and damage. It has circular central aperture which is off centre and measures 6mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that hole sizes of under 4-8mm diameter can suggest an Iron Age or Roman date.The whorl is 17.5mm diameter, 6.8mm thick and weighs 7.91g. It has a mottled white patina.
Christopher Scriven9-1.06596448SWYOR-5A026C988804Walton Rogers form B21PAS form number 3520ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE6205finds-988804116SWYOR-59F6D9Complete-100x41218images/wakefield/21089612PAS5E259F6D00197E32020-01-20T12:39:09ZProbablyx1399212019-07-13T23:00:00Z212019-10-16T23:00:00Z53.53799812IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:44.29ZNorth Yorkshire1CountyROMAN1Metal detectorSWYORBCB3A6.jpg220282019From finder1218611IA16.1DistrictCertain4SWYOR2169819.8410Coniston Coldx1399227.57Craven110942019-12-27T17:18:09ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is bi-conical with two flat faces of equal size and carinated sides. Form B3 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age until the 6th century. All the faces are plain and undecorated. It has a circular central aperture of 4.9mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that hole sizes of under 6mm diameter can suggest an Iron Age or Roman date. The whorl is 19.8mm diameter, 16.1mm thick and weight 27.57g. It has a grey - white patina.
Amy Downes9-2.15404129SWYOR-BCBD72982004Walton Rogers form B31pas reference 3499ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSD9056finds-9820041110SWYOR-BCB3A6Complete-400x41218images/joantozer/11086002PAS5DDBCB3A00160242019-11-25T12:38:18ZCertainx139922019-08-05T23:00:00Z212019-08-05T23:00:00Z53.9999324IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:39.392ZNorth Yorkshire10CountyCastROMAN2Metal detectorSWYOR8B2FA9MedievalWasher.jpg220282019GPS (from the finder)1214661IA5.74DistrictProbably4SWYOR2148223.19410Topcliffex139928.24Hambleton110942022-01-26T17:22:44ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A lead possible spindle whorl, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, discoidal and very thin - most spindle whorls are thicker. The central perforation is 6.2mm. Walton Rogers suggests the this size of hole can indicate an Iron Age or Roman date and Walton Rogers form B1 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age onwards. It has a white patina and is bent. The object has a diameter of 23.19mm, and a thickness of 5.74 (the object is bent). It weighs 8.24g.See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7; Spindle Whorls.
The object is so thin that it could alternatively have been used as a washer or similar.
Christopher Scriven9-1.38879788SWYOR-8B3354972048Walton Rogers form B13PAS form number 3422; finder's ref 257ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE4075finds-972048118SWYOR-8B2FA9Complete-400x41218images/grahamrawson/11074808PAS5D88B2FA00192B42019-09-23T12:56:42ZCertainx1399212019-01-12T00:00:00Z212019-01-12T00:00:00Z54.16924489IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:33.05ZNorth Yorkshire10County3.1ROMAN3Metal detectorSWYOR8A8512MedievalSpindleWhorl.jpg220282019From finder1214661IADistrictPossibly4SWYOR2148227.1410Topcliffex1399212.34Hambleton110942019-10-01T17:43:36ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A lead possible spindle whorl, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, discoidal and very thin - most spindle whorls are thicker. The central perforation is 5mm. Walton Rogers suggests the this size of hole can indicate an Iron Age or Roman date and Walton Rogers form B1 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age onwards. Height 3.1mm; diameter external 27.1mm; diameter internal 5.0mm; weight 12.34g. It has a white patina. See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7; Spindle Whorls.
The object is so thin that it could alternatively have been used as a washer or similar.
Amy Downes9-1.38879788SWYOR-8A8EA0972013Walton Rogers form B13Pas reference number 3422: finders ref 263ROMANSPINDLE WHORLSE4075finds-972013118SWYOR-8A8512Complete-400x41218images/joantozer/31074624PAS5D88A8510011C342019-09-23T12:11:13ZPossiblyx139922019-01-14T00:00:00Z212019-01-14T00:00:00Z54.16924489IRON AGELead41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:33.026ZSomerset100County13POST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOME9E04C.jpg105782019From finder1102121IADistrictCertain4SOM1049523.21700Restricted Accessx1399227.77South Somerset117942019-08-27T09:42:25ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A stone spindle whorl of unknown date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and in profile bi-conical with a flattened top and bottom. It has a distinct ridge around the centre. Both faces of the spindle whorl are flat and undecorated. A straight sided, sub-circular perforation 8.9mm in diameter runs through it for attachment to a wooden spindle.
The spindle whorl is 23.2mm in diameter and 13.0mm high; it weighs 27.77g.
The stone is mid greyish brown in colour with part of the outer surface whiter and more powdery. It is relatively heavy for its size. A geologist would need to give a view as to whether the stone is found locally or has been imported.
Spindle whorls of this shape have been found from the Iron Age and Roman periods onwards. If it could be established that the stone was imported this would suggests a higher probability of a later period of manufacture, from later early Medieval to Post-medieval, when import of specialist stone for small items such as whetstones was more common.
Edward Caswell2Misterton CPSOM-4ECEC29680771SCC receipt 018559POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-968077116SOM-E9E04CComplete-800x41047images/nonnbound68/11070143PAS5D5E9E04001CE242019-08-22T14:52:04ZCertainx139922019-05-14T23:00:00Z362019-08-14T23:00:00ZIRON AGEStone41427IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:28.777Z