Record ID: SOM-CBFF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy medieval to post-medieval spindle whorl, c. AD 1200-1700. The spindle whorl is flat and undecorated. Diameter: 28.19mm, diameter of perforation: 5.94mm, thickness: 5.77mm, weight: 29.31g.
Created on: Friday 17th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-7595A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete and damaged cast lead alloy spindle whorl, bi-conical, Walton Rogers form C2 dating from the late medieval or early post medieval period (c. AD 1450 - 1550). Both surfaces are decorated with radiating raised lines, probably originally six, however one edge of the whorl is missing, approximately 40% of the total mass, apparently from an old break as all surfaces are covered with a dusty grey-white patina. Diameter 28 mm, central perforation 8 mm, thickness 11 mm and weight 30.1 g
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-756A23
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, bi-conical, Walton Rogers form C2 dating from the late medieval or early post medieval period (c. AD 1450 - 1550). Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines forming a five pointed star, on a field of raised pellets  There appears to be a stub of casting sprue on the edge.There is a well-formed central perforation 9 mm diameter. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 10 mm and weight 34.4 g
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
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Record ID: NLM-7309F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl, as kindly suggested by the finder. A roughly cast or mis-cast ring of wedge-shaped section with a [now] irregular central aperture of diameter 15mm. Slightly bent in profile. The plano-convex form might hint at this representing a failed attempt to make a new whorl using an old biconical whorl as the master; probably by pressing one half of it into an open unfired clay mould. One convex side may have been copied, but there is no trace of the linear or pelloidal decoration which might be expected to leave its traces and the hole is now excessively large. Pe…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-7218FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, circular in shape and plano-convex in section, dating to the Medieval to post Medieval period. The object is 32.3mm in diameter with a central hole of 8.2mm diameter.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: NLM-06B7F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconvex whorl with curvilinear traces of moulded ornament which appears to have included numerous pellets on either side, and with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.6mm. Patinated. This object appears to anticipate the decoration of biconical whorls, but without linear components; it may be cast from another decorated whorl. A casting flaw appears on one side, near a locally prominent rim which is lost elsewhere. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 27.7mm, Thickness: 12.1mm, Weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D42108
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconvex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.4mm. Moulded decoration on one side comprises groups of pellets, probably triangular arrangements of three pellets; the other side bears moulded radial lines producing a reticulate pattern, the governing motif perhaps being overlapping stars. A prominent moulded rim marks the meeting of the two halves. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 32.0mm, Thickness: 9.1mm, Weight: 38.72gms
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-19361F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl. of Walton Rogers form C2 dating from the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. It is bi-convex in form with a narrow median rim and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 9.4mm. Both sides are decorated with a pattern of radiating ribs forming ten panels, each of which contains one, two or three small pellets. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is 30mm in diameter and 12.1mm thick. It weighs 29.65g. Walton Rogers quotes Ivens et al (1995) that spindle whorls decorated with dots are Post Medieval in origin. …
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th October 2021
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Record ID: NLM-C79CBE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with rust blocking a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.4mm. Moulded decoration comprises radial lines with a pellet between each pair on one side, and radial lines with groups of three pellets in a triangular arrangement between them on the other. A prominent circumferential rim marks the meeting of the two halves. The moulded detail is soft, perhaps hinting this object was cast from another decorated whorl. Patinated. Whorls are occasionally reported with their holes blocked by decayed iron, though whether evidence of a primary, …
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirton in Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-877A61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period,about AD 1450 - 1550. It is bi-conical in shape and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both faces are decorated in moulded relief. One face has a series of zigzag lines. The lines form a faint indistinct star. The other face is less clear and has lines and pitting consistent with a worn raised design. There is a small amount of damage on one side, probably caused by ploughing to the edge of the piece. The patina is an overall mainly grey/brown. Measurements are: diameter 28.0mm, thickness 12.1mm and weight 34.…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Sunday 10th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-872052
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude lead probable spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form C2 probably dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. The object appears sub-biconical in shape with pronounced dome on one side, with a significantly smaller dome on the opposite side around the perforation giving an asymmetrical appearance in cross section. Both faces are significantly worn, decorated or damaged with a series of irregular dents or dimples. The whorl has an overall mid-grey patina. Measurements are: diameter 35.6mm, thickness 9.8mm and weight 41.92g. The central perforation is o…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Sunday 10th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-8551BB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date, about AD 1450-1550. The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture, and fits into Walton Rogers' form C2. Both sides have a moulded decoration taking the form of nine evenly spaced radiating lines with three pellets distributed in each segment. There is an off white patina to both sides of the object. The object has a 29.5mm diameter, thickness 12.7mm, narrowing to 1.7mm and weight 35.83g (including some soil in the perforation. The central perforation is 10.3mm narrowing to 3.1mm. Walton Roge…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Sunday 10th October 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-36D9BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl, 23.5mm in diameter and of likely post-Medieval date. The object is of a flat annular form and undecorated. The perforation 7.2 mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 23rd August 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: NLM-E6C191
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl fragment. A small fragment, perhaps one fifth, of a biconical spindle whorl with central moulded aperture. The object is identifiable from the moulded decoration of angled lines and pellets appearing on its outer surface, and by the wall of the central aperture. Patinated. The object has been burnt, and must also have been cut to achieve this highly unusual degree of reduction from its original robust form. The mass must argue a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Height: 15.8mm, Weight: 15.85gms
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 23rd August 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-111A29
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular Medieval or Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is bi-conical, so Walton Roger's form C. Both faces are decorated with cast designs in relief of raised dots and radiating lines. There is also a median ridge round the circumference. The whorl is 26.5mm in diameter, 8.9mm thick and weighs 17.41g. The central perforation is 9.3mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form C is used from AD 1100, but cites Ivans et al, that those with dots are Post Medieval. A whorl with cast raised line decoration was recovered from a context of A…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
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Record ID: NLM-3F75BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconvex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm. Moulded decoration comprises radial moulded lines with intermittent reticulate or net-like cross-hatched moulding infilling alternate cells which they define – on one side possibly to form a Greek or Maltese Cross. The other side bears similar reticulate moulding with less regular radial moulded lines between them. The radial lines may take a spiral form on one or both sides. The decorative convention resembles that seen on biconical whorls. The metal retains a grey tint, which may point to the…
Created on: Friday 30th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 2nd August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-3F5663
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.4mm. Moulded decoration comprises pellets and comma-shaped forms in low relief on one side, and a series of comma-shaped features within a broad outer border on the other. A prominent circumferential rib marks the meeting of the halves of the design. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 28.6mm, Thickness: 9.9mm, Weight: 35.29gms
Created on: Friday 30th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 2nd August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-7929A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-conical Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is a  Walton Roger's form C2. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section with a narrow median rim . The convex face is divided into 8 segments by raised lines that radiate from the central perforation, with up to 5 raised pellets in each segment. The other face is less convex and is lumpy and irregular, perhaps mis-cast. The whorl has an overall light grey patina.  Dimensions: diameter 30.6mm, …
Created on: Saturday 26th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2022
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Record ID: DENO-772502
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of post-medieval date, c. AD 1500-1800. Both surfaces are decorated with moulded radial lines separating the outer surfaces into six fields, each containing three pellets, as well as one motif of a chevron pattern of three converging lines pointing towards the whorl's central perforation. This perforation is moulded rather than drilled, is c. 10 mm in diameter, and is slightly distorted  rather than perfectly cylindrical, probably due to post-depositional damage. The outer whorl has a narrow …
Created on: Monday 14th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: GAT-75AA3C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly spindle whorl or loom weight. The weight is flat circular in shape with a central circular perforation. No decoration is present on either face. Loom weights and spindle whorls were used for a long periods of time (Iron Age to the early Post Medieval period). Undecorated examples can be difficult to date, although larger perforations can be indicative of an early medieval or later date.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trewalchmai', grid reference and parish protected.