Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-7B2EB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre and lipped on one surface) measuring 11.5mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing grey where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places th…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-556034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the Medieval to post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with flat faces a rounded edge and sub-rectangular cross section. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.8mm in diameter encircled by a plain, raised border. The object is decorated on one surface with 12 raised lines leading from the centre to the circumference. The object  has a powdery white / cream patina. There is a groove across the decorated surface that is probably some later damage whilst in the ground. Dimensions: Diameter 28…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-5E1A16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl from the late medieval period(c. 1200-1500). Th object is bi-conical with irregular central aperture with signs of wear and chipping around the aperture. Both faces are decorated, with one featuring curved radial ribs in a starburst design, the other has irregular zigzag ribs with singular pellets in the triangular cells. The spindle whorl has a significant dent on one side and some surface corrosion and wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 27.85mm; Height: 14.25mm; Diameter of aperture: 10.17mm; Weight: 41.74g. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4E896C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead papal bulla of Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362 AD) repurposed as a spindle whorl, dating to the medieval period. The obverse bears the legend INNO CE[ETI]US PPVI with a central star motif above and below. The legend is contained within a circumferential pelleted border. The reverse is worn but the two faces of St Peter and St Paul are visible either side of the central perforation with the legend SPASPE (referring to St Peter and St Paul) above. The entire image is contained within a circumferential pelleted border.  The bulla has been perforated so as to b…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7319D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture measuring 8.37mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes, and pellets. on one surface the lines appear to be arranged to form a four-pointed star.  The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72E64E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central plano-convex body with a central aperture measuring 8.83mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of randomly arranged large pellets. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and e…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72A9B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre on one surface) measuring 9mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-07EBF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl  of medieval date (c.AD1200-1500) The object is annular and truncated biconical in section, 24.9mm in diameter, 10.0mm thick and with a central perforation (9.45mm diameter). . The surfaces are a pale cream-grey-brown colour, rough, with a powdery appearance.  The surfaces on both sides are decorated with moulded raised radial ridges and raised pellets. One side (side "A") has 7 distinct radial ridges, dividing the surface into 7 approximately equal sections.  All of the sections have raised lines in an irregul…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7F624F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (1100–1600). The object is annular biconvex with a central perforation. The surfaces are a grey colour, with a buff-coloured patina. Eight moulded radial ridges are present on each side, spaced apart but not at regular intervals. The spaces between the radial ridges each contain one, two or three raised dots. 30mm outer diameter, 9.5mm inner diameter, 10mm thick, 39.4g weight. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the centra…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: DUR-339C44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl in good condition dating to the medieval period.  The whorl is biconical in shape with a ridge around the circumference. Each face is decorated with a line and dot relief motif. Overall, it measures 30.1mm in diameter, 9.1mm in thickness and has a perforation diameter of 10.2mm.  Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15t…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-859897
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation. Both surfaces are worn though traces of a raised pellet and line decoration can be seen on one side. The metal has a light grey/cream patina. The whorl is 28.39mm in diameter, 9.67mm thick and weighs 33.9g. The perforation is 10.46mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as thicker spindles were common in this period (Walton Rogers 1997, 1731). Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15th century. Similar ob…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-C21486
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD1450-1600). The whorl is circular and bi-conical with a central aperture measuring 10.82mm at the apex and 10.87mm at the base. There is a pattern on both faces of raised pellets, a form of decoration which (the record for similar spindle whorl LVPL-CFC6A8 notes) Ivens et al (1995) assigns to the early Post Medieval period. However, Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests a date range for high/late medieval spindle whorls of this form from the 13th century to before the end of the 15th century, based on…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-043DF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval date, AD 1100-1500. The spindle whorl is very abraded and pitted but bears faint traces of pellet decoration. The central aperture measures 10.24mm, suggesting a Medieval date. It measures 27.23mm in diameter, is 7.56mm in width and weighs 24.8g. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests a date range for high/late medieval spindle whorls of this form from the 13th century to before the end of the 15th century, based on their presence in metalwork assemblages from the River Wear and the deserted settlement of Meols in Merseyside. …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-03CDB1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy, bi-convex, decorated spindle whorl of Medieval date, AD1100 - 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces are decorated with several raised diagonal lines, creating a 5 pointed star design. In the spaces inside and outside of the star pattern are 7 large pellets. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil A small raised rim is present around the edge of the spindle whorl. The central hole is circular in shape and has an internal diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-037A7C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1600. 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 a two or three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-grey/cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.56mm in diameter, 10.45mm thick and weighs 27.7g. The perforation is 9.75mm in diameter suggesting a Medieval date when compared with the thicker spindle whorls of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-33F9FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (1100–1600). The object is biconical with a central perforation (10.4mm diameter) extending straight through. The surfaces are a pale green-grey colour and rough/pitted. A moulded decoration is present on both side, consisting of raised radial lines alternating with single raised pellets, although the worn/corroded surface condition has obscured this decoration over much of the object. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the …
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A44F84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl likely dating to the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a central perforation measuring about 11mm in diameter. It is very thin and has a slightly rounded cross-section. One of the faces is decorated with a series of raised lines. The decoration is very similar to biconical spindle whorls of the medieval period, but this example is of a different form. There are many examples of decorated medieval spindle whorls on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. An excavated example from a phase with mid-13th and …
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-E85295
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is a cast circular bi-convex whorl with a central aperture and a distinct central rim measuring 10.01 to 10.36mm.One face is decorated with raised pellets at regular intervals in two rows,there is a large cut in the surface near the aperture,which is modern damage.The other face is decorated with raised pellet sat regular intervals with radial lines which form trapezoidal compartments,there is a line around the top of these spaces near the aperture,there is a large dent in the edge of the aperture which …
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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