Record ID: NLM-64E96A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm. Moulded decoration on one side comprises thirteen or fourteen rays, some converging with their neighbours to form the points of an irregular and incomplete star, and with [usually] a single pellet in each of the compartments so defined. The other side appears to bear fewer lines and pellets in pairs. A moulded circumferential rib marks the meeting of the two halves. Crushed on one side with consequent local distortion. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines. Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-943B0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval miss-cast lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a design of raised pellets on one face. The whorl is miss-cast with much of one face missing. The other face has faint crossed raised lines on it, and a large lump of lead projecting from the face. The whorl is 30.2mm diameter, 16.2mm thick and 39.1g. The central hole is 8.3mm diameter. Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. She cites Ivens et al (1995) that those with dots are Post Medieval. Decorated b…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-39F447
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides, very neat on one, very coarse on other side. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.5mm, Thickness: 13.1mm, Weight: 36.23gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-39956D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. lead cast biconical spindle whorl, radial lines and dots on one side, flower and dots on other. Though the mass is not given it is likely to exceed 50gms, an arbitrary mass beyond which a primary use plying cord may be entertained. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 37.5mm, Thickness: 19.4mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-3956A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, bows and dots on both sides. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 25.9mm, Thickness: 12.5mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-393655
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Conical lead cast spindle whrol, radial lines and dots. The source record proposes a medieval date. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.4mm, Thickness: 8.9mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-CF49A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, radial line decoration, similar on both sides. Source record suggests a medieval date. The mass may point to as primary function plying cord. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 25.8mm, Thickness: 18.4mm, Weight: 52.64gms
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BB2AB7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, dots and bows on both sides, source record proposes a medieval date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 25.8mm, Thickness: 13.0mm, Weight: 36.15gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BA27BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, bows and dots on both sides [source record suggests a medieval date]. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 25.9mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 33.15gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B6EC87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, decorated on one side only, radial and concentric lines. The source record advances a medieval date. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 30.4mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 54.61gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A5D8B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides identical [source record suggests a later medieval date] . Suggested date [MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 32.8mm, Thickness: 9.7mm, Weight: 39.33gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A0AB85
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.5mm, Thickness: 9.3mm, Weight: 30.60gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FA452E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of post-medieval to modern date (1500-1950). Walton Rodgers form B. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is rectangular. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. Both faces are flat and undecorated, and the object has developed a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 23.0mm, Thickness 10.7mm, Weight 26.55g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F8F6CF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or later date, 25.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 9.5mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded and there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52AE56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a design of raised pellets and radiating ribs on each face. Measurements are; diameter 27.3mm, thickness 9.7mm and weight 30.34g. The central hole has a diameter of 9.5mm. Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. She cites Ivens et al (1995) that those with dots are Post Medieval. Decorated bi-conical whorls found in stratified contexts in Leicester and Derbyshire have been dated to the late Medieval period, about 14…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E6988B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast thin flat-sided discoid whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.4mm, Walton Rogers form B. A moulded design comprises a star of ten points formed by the overlaying of separate sub-rectangular shapes. Each point of the star contains a single small pellet and a further ring of small pellets is set centrally around the hole. The decoration appears on one side only. The affinities of the motif are with the decoration of usually biconical whorls ascribed to the early post-medieval period although the form enjoyed a long use. Patinated. Suggested date: P…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F1B9AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, decorated on both sides, mechanical damage, very fat rim. Source record suggests a medieval date; this reporter [MF] would favour a later date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 28.9mm, Thickness: 12.4mm, Weight: 41.93gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-EFECA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or later date, 24.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 7.4mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded with an area of damage to one side; there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-DE5DE2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical cast lead spindle whorl, radial lines and dots on both sides. Source record suggests Medieval, this reporter [MF] would favour a later date. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 33.7mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 57.30gms
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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