Record ID: WMID-B2F234
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the Medieval - Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 - 1600 (diameter: 25.5mm; thickness: 8mm; weight: 26.4g). This spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in section with a central circular drilled hole (diameter of hole: 8.5mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact appears to be faintly decorated on both sides with possible linear and pellet decoration, although the artefact is too worn to identify this clearly. The spindle whorl is in a worn and poor condition.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tong', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-2E58B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead spindle whorls dating to the medieval period. The diameter of the first is 23mm, the second has a diameter of 27mm. Both are undecorated.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B12C66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a pattern of dots and lines in relief. The lines divide each ring-shaped surface in ca. ten crudely designed but equally-sized cells, five of which show a central design of an 'arrow' or 'heart', while the remaining five cells show two dots set above each other vertically. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13A76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is very crudely decorated on both sides: while one side shows a crude pattern of criss-crossing lines in relief, the other shows at least one circle of dots around the central perforation. There may be two more circles of dots - one closer to the perforation, the other closer to the rim -, but they are not as clear at the central ring. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sin…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13FB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a simple ring-and-dot motif: however, whilst there are six ring-and-dots on one side, the other shows only four. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or to weigh down cloth (table cloths, curtains, etc). Similar items found in archaeological contexts have been dated to ca. AD1400-1600.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-599190
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bi-conical spindle whorl with a central circular perforation. It is circular in plan although there are some bits of corrosion attached to the edges. It is worn so the decoration cannot be seen very clearly. It has been decorated on both sides in relief with zig-zag lines and dots. Spindle whorls are hard to date precisely as they were used for a long period of time. Therefore this find has been dated broadly to the Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D5BD00
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead medieval spindle whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a slightly raised rim around the edge and a central circular perforation with a diameter of 11.9mm. One face is decorated with single radiating lines in a star formation with pellets in between. The other face is quite worn and has a similar design but with triple radiating lines. The external diameter is 36.5mm, the thickness is 9.9mm and the weight is 45.45g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxby Cum Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABA5A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is biconical with a circular hole through the middle. Each face is decorated with six panels distinguished by a raised line from the hold to the central ridge, each panel bearing three raised/domed dots arranged in a triangular fashion. The spindle whorl has been cast poorly, as the decoration is interrupted by irregularities from the mould.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABB2D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is discoidal with an off-centre circular perforation. There is no decoration on either face.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABC595
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is a miscast biconical form. The biconical faces are poorly defined and uneven in appearance, with a circular depression in the centre of each face that never truly formed a perforation. There is no decoration on either face.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABD500
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is a conical form with a circular central perforation. The faces are irregular in surface and appearance, but otherwise undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABE2B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is a biconical form with a circular central perforation. The faces are undecorated, but there has been some damage to the object.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-ABEE42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is discoidal in form with a circular central perforation. The faces are undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 27', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-546024
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead conical spindle whorl from the Medieval period. It is circular in plan with a circular perforation. It is very worn and corroded and no decoration remains. These spindle whorls are very hard to date precisely as the same form remained in use for a long time.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-FD1F05
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the Medieval - Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 - 1600 (diameter: 25mm; thickness: 9.5mm; weight: 26.7g). This spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in section with a central circular drilled hole (diameter of hole: 10mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact is decorated on both sides. On one side, the decoration is very worn although a raised linear ‘VVVV’ pattern is faintly visible, with alternating pellets between these lines. On the opposing side, the artefact is decorated with multiple r…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FF8004
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the Medieval - Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 - 1600 (diameter: 28.5mm; thickness: 10.5mm; weight: 29.6g). This spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in section with a central circular drilled hole (diameter of hole: 11mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact is decorated on both sides. On one side, the decoration (although the surface is very worn and corroded) consists of four evenly spaced oval raised pellets with a single raised line to either side. Additionally, there are four po…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-00D901
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete cast lead spindle whorl, probably dating from the Medieval - Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 - 1600 (diameter: 31.5mm; thickness: 11.5mm; weight: 45.8g). This spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in section with a central circular drilled hole (diameter of hole: 10mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact is possibly decorated on both sides, although the surface is too worn and corroded to identify any designs clearly. The spindle whorl has a cream patina.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B38A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is 28.5mm in diameter and 13mm thick. It is biconvex with a central circular hole and is decorated with raised ribs that are mainly radial. It weighs 47.9g. It is completely patinated and is a creamy white colour. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context dating from the…
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-687ED1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl or net weight. The object is flat, circular and has a hole in the centre. The surface on one side is irregular whereas the other side is smooth and decorated with incised lines radiating from the centre.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-38F614
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, plano-convex. Diameter 30mm. Height 13mm. Perforation diameter 9mm. Weighing 45.63g.
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runhall', grid reference and parish protected.