Record ID: WMID-856B88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan.  It has a lentoid cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is decorated with faint moulded ribs, creating segments. The lower face is too worn to identify any decoration.  The whorl is brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. 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 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4C0A4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 28.0mm, Thickness 7.3mm, Weight 27.24g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF831B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD1100-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges with a central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form C. Both sides are decorated with the same pattern, consisting of a zigzagged border, creating seven triangular segments. A pellet decorates each segments.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FBBC7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Medieval period circa AD 1200-1500. The whorl is biconical in shape with steep sides, flat edges and a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with five visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, six pellets total. There is an area on the obverse which has been worn away where the decoration is not visible. The reverse is decorates with eleven transverse lines radiating from the centre.  There are two areas on the rim of the whorl where it has been buc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CB56C3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with rounded sides and edge with a large central perforation measuring 10.03mm in diameter. Only one face is decorated which presents a repeating pattern of raised lines across the width of the body.The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.4mm; width 8.2mm; weight 17.15g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorl…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B561F8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 34.6mm, Thickness 6.4mm, Weight 40.88g. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The perforation is 10.2mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 199…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-301514
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central pereforated hole is circular and filled with dirt. It has an internal diameter of 9.5mm. One face is decorated with eight raised pellets and the other face is decorated with six raised pellets with faint irregular lines between the pellets. The whorl is a dark brown and grey colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 27.1mm, thickness 9.5mm, weight 2…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FD223
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.6 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indica…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F8FDB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with radiating lines in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within each segement is a small moulded pellet.   The whorl is a brown and grey colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 30.9mm, thicknes…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WREX-98CEE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top and a central perforation. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.1mm. The domed face is decorated with a series of raised zig-zag lines, creating triangles, and dots. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The whorl has a pale grey patina with some damage on the edge. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 7.0mm; weight; 12.82g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7F8F59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1100-1500). The whorl is bi-conical with a relief moulded decoration in the form of zig-zag lines on the main body of the whorl.  There are four integral lugs evenly spaced around the outer edge of the whorl. Measurements: Width: 37.4mm; length: 37.5mm; thickness: 10.3mm; internal diameter: 10.0mm; external diameter: 20.9mm; weight: 24.28g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4C6DEC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead/ lead alloy spindle whorl likely dating from the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The item has a biconvex shape with round edges and a central hole measuring 10mm in diameter. Both sides are decorated with dot and line pattern with one side showing a roughly cruciform pattern with dots in the surrounding spaces. The opposing face is decorated with irregular line patterns.  A cream/white patina covers the entirety of the item. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. O…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-FEE628
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of uncertain date, likely a spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval (AD 1100-1800). The weight is biconical, with a diameter of 32.55mm. There is a central, circular apercture (7.36mm diameter), with a raised rim around it on both sides, though there are chips. There is a raised rim around the edge of the object. It is fairly symmetrical and has a brownish white patina with some dull grey sections.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-292B60
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl, likely Medieval to post-Medieval in date (AD 1100-1700). It has a central circular aperture (6.34mm diameter) and does not have any evidence of having been decorated.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WAW-24D769
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval periods (c. AD 1100 - 1600). The object is bi-convex; circular in plan with a prominent medial rib and a circular central aperture, slightly warped on one side, measuring 11.49mm in diameter. The whorl is decorated on both faces with two different designs. One one face the whorl is divided into cells with each cell decorated with a different design of either raised horizontal, vertical or crossed lines. The opposing face also has a raised linear design though this face is much worn and the motif c…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 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: WREX-82ADF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes, and pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 27.9mm; thickness: 13.73mm; weight: 34.11g
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-823C11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines and pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.6mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 32.7mm; thickness: 8.8mm; weight: 37.95g
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-598DBE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.5mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated, with the same design of raised lines radiating from the central perforation. The object is in a good condition and is covered in a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 29.7mm; thickness 11.5mm; weight 33.36g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable conte…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.