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Record ID: SF-FE80DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 8.22mm. It weighs 40.00g and is 23.69mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FE7879
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.78mm. It weighs 29.63g and is 26.55mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-FE6D88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.54mm. It weighs 25.97g and is 23.23mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC8596
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is flat on both faces, with rounded edges, D shaped in section. There is no apparent decoration. The central perforation is approximately 10mm in diameter. A number of similar examples have been recorded by the Berkshire FLO, one of which is BERK-4D6A2C. These are difficult to date without other evidence, and are considered by some to be Roman when in this form, this artefact is from an area of known Roman activity Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 29.28g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-35CEDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. Is has one flat and one domed face making it Walton Rogers form A1. The central hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 23.4mm in diameter and 8.1mm high. It weighs 20.5g.  Form A1 whorls are usually dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, but they also appear in the Roman period (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). Those with a central perforation of less than 6mm are more likely to be Roman, of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E278E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). Description: The spindle whorl is annular in plan and sub-cyclindrical in profile, with a slightly convex top that may have been decorated. The weight has a circular central hole.   Measurements: Diameter: 22.80 mm; Internal Diameter: 6.7 mm; Thickness: 4.77 mm; Weight: 14.93 g. Discussion: Spindle whorls are perforated weights from wooden drop spindles. Their weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of fibres into yarn. For a similar e…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E56BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made from a piece of Roman Samian ware pottery. It is slightly concave. There is no decoration, and the edges are chipped all of the way round the outside on the underside, and in a few discreet areas on the surface. The whorl may post date the Roman period as the central hole is not at the smallest end of the spectrum for a Roman date. One of very similar shape and dimensions is recorded as PUBLIC-DD674B Dimensions: 38mm diameter and 9mm thick, the central hole is 7mm diameter and it weighs 13.79g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B691AA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano-convex, cast, lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably dating from the Roman period, about AD 43 - 410. It has one flat face and one gently domed face. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 5.3mm. It is undecorated and has a light cream patina. It is 26.11mm in diameter and 6.54mm thick. It weighs 18.82g. For reference, see Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Walton Rogers suggests that whorls with a centre perforation of less than 6mm are likely to be Roman, and form A1 was used in the R…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E57E47
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast flat cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7.4mm, creamy patinate overall, cf. Walton Rogers form B. The spindle hole size may point to a Roman date, as may the surface condition and tidy form. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 28.2mm, Thickness: 5.5mm, Weight: 29.19gms
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Carlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-7ABFC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small lead probable spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is conical with a truncated top and a small central circular perforation of 2.2mm diameter. It fits into Walton Rogers form A2 if it is a whorl, but the size of the central hole may be too small, and the object may be a weight or bead instead. The object is 12.9mm long, 11.9mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 5.62g.  The hole in the centre of the top has a diameter of 2.2mm. Form A2 whorls are most common from AD 700 - 1100, but those with a central hole smaller than 6mm diameter are more likely to b…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-781C0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from the Roman period, about  AD43 - 410.  It is plano-convex in shape with irregular edges and  a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2mm. The piece is undecorated and has an overall light brown patina. Measurements are; diameter 30.3mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 21.14g.  The central hole has a diameter of 3.2mm. Walton Rogers suggetss that whorls with a central hole of less than 6mm diameter are more likely to be Roman. She also notes the use of form A1 whorls in Ro…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-65F030
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date. The whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 6.63mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a light grey colour with a slightly uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.  Measurements: diameter 22.7mm, thickness 4.8mm, weight 12.15 grams. Undecorated spindle whorls are very difficult to date precisely…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-E8E080
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl, of possible Roman to early post-medieval date. It has a central aperture c. 8.4mm in diameter, now filled with compacted soil. It is round in section with a discernible circumferential medial rib. The base and upper face are both flat with diameters of c. 11.7mm. There are no obvious signs of loop attachments. The object is undecorated apart from a small capital letter ‘A’ incised on one side face. The ‘A’ is in Latin style script suggesting that, if …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-CA8104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl fragment. One half of a cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded and tapered aperture of diameter 7.5-6.4mm, of Walton Rogers form A1. Shrinkage lines around the hole on the upper flat side suggest the object was cast in an open mould. Patinated overall including across the broken surfaces, so broken in antiquity. The spindle hole size would admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date; material of the Roman period is present while early medieval finds are not. Suggested date: probably Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 22.9mm, Thickness: 11.9mm, Weight: 15.39gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-83CDAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the iron Age or Roman period, 600 BC - AD 410. It is circular and thin, with curved sides. The whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 4.0mm thick and weighs 13.51g.  The central hole is 5.9mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that Form B1 whorls were used from from Iron Age to Medieval periods, but the size of the central hole makes an Iron Age or Roman date more likely. 
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A379E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Iron Age to Roman date, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1. It is discoid and plain, with a central hole diameter of less than 6mm.  The object is 24.7mm in diameter, 3.9mm thick and weighs 14.15g.  The central perforation has a diameter of 4.2mm. The edge is damaged. See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: NMS-24A1E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman lathe-turned bone spindle whorl, plano-convex with three concentric grooves on the upper, convex face and one groove along with a rib surrounding the central hole on the base. There is very slight ancient surface damage in two places and a tiny modern chip in one. Diameter 34mm. thickness 16.6mm, hole diameter 9 - 10mm, weight 15.98g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-113A45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cast spindle whorl or weight, Roman to mediaeval in date. The object is circular, flat with a central perforation and viewed from the side is slightly wedge shaped.. Diameter: 28.96mm, Diameter central perforation : 10.11mm, Thickness varies from 8.50mm to 10.81. Weight 41.57mm. Colour Sandy/Grey.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: SF-A51AFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Roman lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-41. It is discoidal in plan and plano-convex in section with broadly straight edges. The faces are undecorated. The central perforation is is small, 6mm in diameter, indicative of a pre-Early Medieval date. Consequently, a broad Roman date is suggested.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-69B169
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Roman to Medieval spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-1550. Discoidal in plan and rectangular in section with flat edges. There is some damage on one of the edges. It has central circular aperture 8mm in diameter in the centre. 
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Benhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6EE8D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindlw whorl. A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is circular in plan and in profile is  bi-convex. There is a central circular perforation which is 11.04mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with chevrons radiating from the centre on both sides. The whorl has a raised outer edge radiating around its cirumference. The surface is oxidised and is a light grey colour. It measures 28.33mm in diameter, 8.24mm thick, and weighs 20.15g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-890BE2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to post medieval date (c. AD 43 - 1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has a flat surface on one side, while the other is slightly rounded. There is a circular shaped hole through the centre of the object. It is an off white colour with grey inclusions.  Diameter 26.4 mm, thickness 10.2 mm and weight 38.9 g.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-4B0035
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
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 7mm, patinated overall. The spindle hole would be apt to receive a spindle of Roman or Anglo-Saxon date; as accompanying material is weighted towards the Roman, that era is preferred. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 18.4mm, Thickness: 14.1mm, Weight: 20.71gms.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-3BF26A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, pierced lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to post-medieval date, c. AD 43-1800. The spindle whorl is roughly circular in plan and domed in profile, with a large central perforation. It has a flat bottom and a quarter oval cross section. The diameter of the central aperture is 9.1 mm. There is no evidence of any surface decoration and it has a white powdery patina. Diameter 28.2 mm, thickness 9.1mm, weight 39.84 g
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-FC71AF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably dating from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. It has one flat face and one domed face, putting it in Walton Rogers form A1. Most of the surface is msissing, but there are traces of radiating grooves on the domed face. Diameter 22.7mm; inner perforation 5.6mm; thickness 6.7mm and weight 21.58g. The size of th central hole suggests a Roman date (Walton Rogers). While plano-convex whorls are not covered in Gelba's 2008 shape based typology, they are known from sites along the Romano British northern frontier and are menti…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-277188
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast discoid flat-sided or cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 5.6mm, Walton Rogers form B. A groove passes across the hole on one side, and might signal the conversion of whorl to line weight. Patinated. The small size of hole might permit this to receive a Roman or earlier Anglo-Saxon spindle; the neat finish may hint at an earlier date. The mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: probably Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 19.3mm, Thickness: 5mm, Weight: 10.96gms
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D1909D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Small cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 5.4mm, now partly burred over on the convex side, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The spindle hole size could admit a spindle of Roman or Early Anglo-Saxon date, while the mass would make a primary use spinning a fine yarn possible. The neat finish may hint at a Roman date. Suggested date: Roman to Early Medieval, 43-700 Diameter: 18.2mm, Thickness: 9.1mm, Weight: 15.15gms
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Usselby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-333E4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl probably dating to the Roman to Early Medieval period (c. AD 43-850). The object is irregular in plan and sub-trapezdoidal in section, with a circular central aperture. The object is formed from a cream-coloured fabric with a black patina in places around one side.  The object measures 61mm in length, 69mm in width and 22mm in thickness. 
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3638F7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410.  It is flat and discoid in shape with pitted and worn vertical sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2-4mm. The piece is pitted on both faces, undecorated and has an overall cream patina. Dimensions; diameter 23.5mm, thickness 5.3mm and weight 20.61g.  The internal diameter of the central penetration is 3.2mm. This type of whorl is illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007 Cloth and Clothing i…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D70A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probaly lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is conical in section and irregular, but almost circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The sides and central perforation are heavily damaged.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D6A2C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is D-shaped in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 4.8mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D66C0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is D-shaped in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 4.9mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-4D5A24
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is square in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 8.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-4D5167
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 5.5mm in diameter on the top and 10.3mm in diameter on the bottom.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-4D4EED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 8.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-4D4941
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 6.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0E89AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of discoidal form with two flat faces of equal size and curved sides (Walton Rogers Form B2). It is undecorated. The size of the aperture in this example, 4.9mm in diameter, suggests a date in the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC-AD 410. The curved sides are thinner along part of the circumference and there is a slightly convex centre on one face. The reverse is flat. It has a well-developed cream patina.  Dimensions: diameter 16.8mm, thickness 2.9mm, diameter of perforation 4.9mm, and weight of 6.1g. T…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-EB51AA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman to Early Medieval cast lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type A1, dating c. AD 43-1000. The spindle whorl is rounded conical in shape with one rounded face, tapering rounded sides and a circular perforation through the centre. The diameter of the perforation is 6mm diameter. The other face is damaged and now concave but was once probably flat or only slightly recessed. A circumferential groove partially extends around the outer edge on this face. The entire object is very worn and abraded. The patina is mottled light and dark grey and brown. The spind…
Created on: Friday 1st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: LIN-4C75B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of lines and pellets design. possibly Walton Type C. probably medieval. The object is bi-conical and carinated, (has a ridge around the circumference). both faces are convex. It is worn but appears to have a moulded relief pellet and line design. The patina is cream. Walton Rogers suggested a change in design over time: the post-11th-century whorls became rounder in shape with no flat faces, and were either globular, spherical, or rounded bi-conical known as Type/Form C. However Standley suggests a period of the 13th to 15th century for this…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-867C5F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, about400 BC - AD 410. It is flat and discoid in shape with pitted and worn vertical sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 5.6mm. The piece is pitted on both faces, undecorated and has an overall cream patina. Dimensions; diameter 34.1mm, thickness 4.4mm and weight 33.42g. The internal diameter of the central penetration is 5.6mm. This type of whorl is illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007 Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25, figure 2.1…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: ESS-45927A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl that may date from Roman to medieval date. Description: A complete but dented lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical in shape with a central circular perforation. One face of the whorl is decorated with a series of V shape engravings, with a dot engraved within each. A similar pattern appears to be engraved on the other face, but the pattern is less clear. The face is dented, which has eroded the decoration, with the damage focussed around the perforated area. This spindle whorl could be Roman to medieval in date as decorated spindle whorls have been …
Created on: Friday 18th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5F7603
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead discoidal probable spindle whorl with a central circular perforation, vertical sides, and flat surfaces. It possibly dates from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. It is Walton Rogers form B1. It has a deep groove across one face running from edge to edge and through the centre of the object. This could be post-depositional damage as the patina appears to be less well developed in the groove. The diameter is 26.1mm, perforation diameter 5mm, thickness 6.4mm, Weight 30.92g. These dimensions are within the ranges suggesed by Alberti (2017) for Roman lead whorls. It is also…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GAT-200597
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl. The find is disc shaped with a central circular perforation. There is decoration present at least on one face, in the form of incised circular and diagonal patterns. The decoration is worn and only partially visible. Roman finds have been found in the vicinity which may suggest a Roman date.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dolbenmaen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-59D1D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. A small flat-sided ring formed by the bending of a cast square-section bar into a ring with its ends butted to each other. Patinated. The aperture size might commend a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date; accompanying finds would hint at the former, while the method of construction is unusual and would forbid use as a line weight [a fine line could work its way out through the gap between butted ends]. The mass would make this an apt whorl to use to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 18.1mm, Thickness: 5.6mm, Weight: 10.01gms
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A0B7BA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to Post Medieval cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type A1. The spindle whorl is broadly hemispherical (or biconical) with rounded sides and a flat underside. A circular perforation extends trough the centre from top to base. None of the surfaces are decorated. The patina is an even yellowish-grey colour. The spindle whorl is 16mm height, approximately 25mm external diameter, 10mm internal diameter and weighs 61.21 grams. See Walton Rogers 1997, p. 1738, fig. 806, no. 6541 for similar.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3FD60D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Late Iron Age to Roman date, 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Roger's form B2, having two flat faces and rounded sides. The central hole is roughly circular and has an internal diameter of 5.4mm. The whorl has an overall white patina. Dimensions: Height 5.8mm, diameter 17.5mm, internal diameter 5.4mm, weight 9.49g. Form B2 whorls are thought to date from the late Iron Age onwards to the 12th century, but the small size of the perforation makes it more likely that this one is Iron Age or Roman. 
Created on: Sunday 28th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-0B3811
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast cylindrical whorl with a slightly off-centre moulded aperture of diameter 7.4mm, Walton Rogers form B; the slightly convex sides might invite use of the term bun-shaped were there not prejudice against the use of that term. Patinated. Shrinkage lines on one flat side may suggest this was cast in an open mould. The spindle size might admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date, while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn; accompanying material may hint at the earlier period. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diamet…
Created on: Friday 26th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FE0DD5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated, cast lead, bi-convex spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form C2, probably dating from the late Iron Age to Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. Both faces are convex an it has rounded sides. There are some circumferential striations, but the sides of the whorl are damaged, with several chunks missing. the whorl has a grey patina. Dimensions; diameter 21.9mm, internal perforation 5.7mm diameter, thickness 13.2mm and weight 64.60g. The size of the central perforation is consistent with Iron Age and Roman whorls, according to Walton Rogers (2007).
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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Record ID: NLM-12507C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 4.5mm; chipped or dented, subsequently patinated; Walton Rogers form B. The small spindle hole could admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date; some early Anglo-Saxon finds are reported from the parish but accompanying material would suggest the earlier date for the present group. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 22.5mm, Thickness: 7.5mm, Weight: 23.27gms
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owston Ferry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-60FECB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fired clay spindle whorl fragment. Circular, probably globular with flattened upper and lower sides, object with a drilled [now] off-centre hole of diameter 6mm. Stained with pitch, paint or burning across part of its surface, possibly after being chipped. The small size would be suitable for a Roman spindle. Despite its large size, the lightweight material would make this whorl suitable for spinning a fine yarn. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 30.2mm, Thickness: 15.9mm, Weight: 13.48gms.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-3F8992
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 4.5mm, flattened on upper and lower sides at the hole. Patinated. The form and spindle hole size may point to a Roman date, while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Diameter: 16.0mm, Thickness: 11.4mm, Weight: 11.47gms
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-925F21
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Small biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 5.1mm, lightly countersunk on either side. Patinated. The form and spindle hole may together suggest a Roman date, as do accompanying finds. The mass would permit use spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 15.5mm, Height: 11mm, Weight: 11.32gms
Created on: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7B581B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman lead spindle whorl, dating between c. 43 to 410 AD. Description: A sub-circular in form spindle whorl. From a flat base the edges of the whorl rise up by 8.58mm. The central opening is sub-circular in form. The entire whorl has a cream and brown patina. Measurements: Diameter – 21.51mm, Height – 8.58mm, Thickness – 4.44mm and weight - 24.82g Discussion: A number of similar lead whorls are recorded on the PAS database. While the majority are of Roman date, their ubiquitous nature means that a later date is not impossible
Created on: Friday 21st May 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-23826A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of discoidal form (Walton Rogers Form B1), a type considered to be in use from the Iron Age through the Roman period to the 12th century. The size of the aperture in this example, 5mm in diameter, suggests a date in the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl has vertical side and a slightly convex centre on one face. It has a well developed cream patina. Dimensions: diameter 21.9mm, thickness 5.4mm, diameter of perforation 5.0mm and weight 11.84g.
Created on: Monday 17th May 2021
Last updated: Sunday 12th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorp Arch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6C731A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Iron Age or Roman date, 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is of (Gleba, 2008) discoidal form, Walton Rogers Form B1, a type considered to be in use from the Iron Age through to the 12th century. The size of the aperture in this example, 4.00mm in diameter may suggest a date in the Iron Age to Roman period. Both faces of the whorl are plain and flat. the dges are vertical, but worn unevenly. The patina is patchy creamy white. The dimensions are diameter 21.2mm, thickness 5.4mm, diameter of perforation 4.0mm and weight 14.3 g. See Alberti (2017) Roman Fin…
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th August 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-450412
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type B1, probably of Iron Age or Roman date, about 100 BC - AD 410. It is flat on both faces and has vertical sides. There is a central, circular perforation which measures 4.5mm in diameter. There is a raised rim round the central hole on one face. There is no decoration. The whorl has a light cream patina. It is 18.3mm in diameter and4.2mm thick. It weighs 11.15g. Form B1 whorls are known from the Iron Age to the 12th century, but the size of the central perforation being less than 6mm makes an Iron Age to Roman date more likely.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th July 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-44B1FD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Iron Age to Roman, about 100 BC - AD 410. It is Walton Rogers form A1, having one flat surface and one convex face. The central perforation measures 5.8mm. The surface is pitted and marked. The patina is patchy brown and grey. The diameter is 20.7mm, thickness 5.5mm and the weight is 11.03g. Walton Rogers suggests that form A1 was used from the Iron Age to medieval periods, but whorls with a central hole diameter of less than 6mm have a greater chance of being Iron Age or Roman.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th July 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-2A254A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers form A1, dating from the Roman to Middle Early Medieval perid, about AD 43 - 850. It is sub-circular and is D shaped in cross-section. The flat side is quite rough. The central aperture is about 8mm and the whorl is about 20mm diameter. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from the Roman period onwards, but the size of the central aperture makes a Roman to middle Saxon date more likely.
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: SF-78282B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possibly Roman spindle whorl, dating to AD 42-402. It is sub conical, with tapering sides and shallow truncated domed top. It has a cylindrical perforations through its body, from the top to the base. It is very difficult to date spindle whorl, they have kept the same shape throughout the centuries, from the Roman period to the Medieval period. This find comes from a field where other Roman finds have been found. Height: 15.27mm Diameter: 18.31mm Weight: 24.02g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5CACAA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, flat circular spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. There is a circular perforation which is 9.8 mm diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are flat and are un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream to grey colour. The object surfaces have been worn and abraded. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this undecorated example is…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F84BB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, of possible Iron Age or Roman date, dating from about 400 BC - 410. It is flat and undecorated, with a central, circular perforation of 4.5mm diameter. This small central perforation makes an Iron Age or Roman date slightly more likely than later one, though the form continued in use until the 12th century. The whorl has a light cream patina. It is 26.3mm in diameter 4.8mm thick. It weighs 23.87g.
Created on: Monday 16th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: BH-78230B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Incomplete (a fresh piece missing) rough oval/disc with a hole discoloured with black deposit rather than burnt, a very micaceous fabric, SAMCG I think rather than under-fired SAMEG (but slip very thin and no other inclusions). Hole c.5mm diameter, the surface is chipped and spalled around the perforation. 10g. (Sherd ID 249)
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-78192E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Very abraded and burnt cup base, no slip remains apart from in the groove at the top of the foot-ring; possibly a Dr27 foot/base but really too worn to be certain. Only half survives, apparently broken across a ?drilled central hole, suggesting this base was shaped and re-used as a spindle whorl (sherd ID no 230) SAMCG
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-FCBE7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, flat circular spindle whorl of probable Roman dating (AD 1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. There is a circular perforation which measures 7.8 mm in diameter and is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are flat and are un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream colour. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this undecorated e…
Created on: Friday 21st February 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-DACEDD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid grey, sandstone spindle whorl, round in plan and flat in profile, with a small perforation in the centre measuring 5.3 mm in diameter. The surface has a number of small, circular marks on both sides. Spindle holes became progressively wider from the Roman period to the 10th century (Walton Rogers, 2007, CBA Research Report). Iron Age and Romano British whorls tend to have holes of 4-8mm in diameter. Therefore this whorl could possibly date from the Romano-British to Medieval period - is difficult to confirm without supporting evidence. A similar object can be seen un…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-25E582
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a reused piece of greyware ceramic and is circular with a central perforation running through it. The edges are slightly beveled. The object is 37.1mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 14.6mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-AE03DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with a five pointed star formed of raised moulded lines arranged around the perforation. Each interior and exterior angle of the star holds a single raised pellet. The other side is decorated with an eight pointed star, also formed of raised moulded lines arranged around the perforation. Each point of the star has a raised pellet set upon it as well as one in each exterior angle. The metal has a li…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-DE0174
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, undecorated lead-alloy spindle whorl of possible Roman to Early Medieval date, dating to AD 43 - 1000. The spindle whorl is in the form of a flat disc with a flat upper surface, very slightly curved sides and flat lower surface. The central aperture measures 5mm, suggesting a Roman date. It measures 21mm in diameter, is 4mm in width and weighs 11.89g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2DA59F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Roman to Early Medieval period (AD43-1100). The object is circular disc with a central aperture measuring 6.75mm at the apex and 7.44mm at the base.Thew side of the object is very slightly sloping inwards.The surface of the metal is uneven and pitted with the base.The top and the base are flat. The base has some casting faults with more pitting shown here.There is no decoration or marks on any surface. Thickness: 11.9 mm Weight: 67.6 g Diameter: 29.75 mm Internal diameter: 5.67mm The relatively small internal diameter is s…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-CF6D92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, conical, lead artefact, probably a spindle whorl or possibly a perforated weight. If it is a spindle whorl, it is possibly of Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is sub-conical with one flat surface and one irregularly domed face. The domed face is covered with deep indentations which are irregular. They may be toothmarks from gnawing by animals, and this may have damaged the original shape of the whorl. It is 26.1mm long and 23.9mm wide at the base and is 16.8mm high. There is a roughly central perforation with an internal diameter of 5.1mm. It weighs 39.06g. Form A1 whorls (with one…
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
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Record ID: OXON-BF378C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The spindle whorl has a circular central perforation; from this hole the spindle whorl has a roughly D-shaped cross section with a flat base. It is undecorated. Undecorated spindle whorls are hard to date, and their use (in lead) spans the Roman to Medieval period. The shape of this spindle whorl is more reminiscent of those used in the Roman and Early-medieval periods. For similar see SWYOR-5A26C8.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherfield Greys CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-80D3DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A lead whorl which is circular in plan and in profile is D-sectioned with the base being flat. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 7.55mm diameter. The surface is a light cream colour. It measures 25.09mm diameter and is 10.64mm thick. It weighs 26.77g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of t…
Created on: Monday 5th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6EFECB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6EC976
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-FAD567
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Roman period, about AD 43 - 410. The whorl is of conical form, which does not fit clearly into Walton Rogers' typology, but is most similar to form A1. The object has a height of 16.1mm, a base diameter of 21.2mm, and weighs 32.5g. The central hole aperture has a consistent diameter of 4.5mm. The small size of the aperture, and the shape of the whorl, suggest a date in the Roman period. Alberti (2017) lists conical whorls as a shape known in the Roman period. See also Walton Rogers (2007, pp. 24-26).
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-862418
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is broadly circular in shape and has been cast off centre; it tapers from an internal diameter of 8.4mm on the larger, flat face of the whorl to an internal diameter of 6.3mm on the opposite face. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a lo…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-85871E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is broadly oval in shape and has been cast centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.2mm by 4.0. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The body of the whorl narrows to form a radial waist along the long axis of the whorl and central hole, with pronounced radial grooves at this point. This may be the result of wear or possib…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-852585
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly square in plan and is a deformed shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 4.42mm x 4.03mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though …
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-8517C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.4mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. A single radial nick extends either side of the central hole. This may be functional where the whorl has been mounted on the distaff, or as a result of wear. The spindle whorl has a cream - white co…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-850353
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape and has a pertrusion of lead alloy on the upper surface; it has an internal diameter of 6.80mm x 6.50mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely w…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-84D4E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found …
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-84C2F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly a rounded rectangle in plan and a rectangle in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an irregular oval shape, possibly extended as result of wear; and has been cast off-centre; it has an internal diameter of 2.8mm x 3.5mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated.. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-846969
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and is a parallelogram in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is circular; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 3.7mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8380BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and flat in cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular square shape; it has an internal diameter of 3.88mm x 3.98mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-83356F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an circular; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.9mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-832AB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil and on one edge has been severely damaged. The central hole is a an irregular circle shape with a protrusion from the eroded edge; it has an internal diameter of 4.51mm x 9.47mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are v…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: HESH-82AD38
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and broadly D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is an irregular oval shape, possibly extended as result of wear; and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 12.6mm x 9.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct raised rim around the upper surface of the central hole. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surfac…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-81DD6C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (50 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast relatively centrally; it has an internal diameter of 6.3mm x 4.0mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe a result of casting. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whor…
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5BE585
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is slightly conical with a central circular perforation. It has a white patina. The spindle whorl is 23.01mm in diameter, 4.79mm in thickness and weighs 11.82mm. The diameter of the central perforation is 11.99mm. Lead spindle whorls are often difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into modern times. While discoid spindle whorls such as this one are known from securely-dated Roman contexts, and the small diameter of t…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-FA0ED2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or spindle whorl of possibly Roman date, AD 43 - 410. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and it has a brown patina.There is a groove (damage/) across one face. The object is 20.2mm in diameter, 3.4mm thick and weighs 7.91g. The perforation is 5.8mm in diameter. The small diameter of the central hole could indicate a Roman date. Similar objects have been recorded on the database as YORYM-DE81D6, YORYM-E200B7, and YORYM-8DF76B.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: LIN-D26222
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano-convex spindle whorl made from dark fabric grog-tempered ceramic. The whorl is worn, smooth, and undecorated. The fabric is fine grained and has small reddish-orange inclusions. Possibly Roman or Early Medieval.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
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Record ID: LIN-16202A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic spindle whorl or ceramic bead, probably dating to the Roman to early medieval period, c. AD 43 - 680 . The object is circular in shape with a flat cross section. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The central hole has been set roughly centrally, and has an internal diameter of 11 mm. The shape of the item would suggest that it has been specifically made and not created from a reused sherd of pottery. The spindle whorl or bead has been made from ceramic, with frequent fine grit inclusions. The surface carries soot and is weathered. The object has a diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8A17C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of possible Late Iron Age to Roman date, about 300 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers Form B2. It is circular with essentially flat faces, with slight ridges at the edge and round the central hole, and curved sides. The central hole has an aperture of 5.5mm diameter. The whorl has a thin cream patina. It is 23.6mm diameter, 9mm thick and 28.3g. Form B spindle whorls are known from the late Iron Age onwards. They are common from AD 900, but also appear in York in the 700's. There is also evidence from Goltho that they were used in the 10th-12th centuries. The size…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-FA2FF9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of discoidal shape and possible Iron Age or Roman date, about 100 BC - AD 410. It conforms to Walton Rogers form B1 (Walton Rogers 2007, pp. 24-25): both faces are flat; the sides are vertical, the faces being the same size; and the section is rectangular. It is 30.2mm in diameter and 3.7mm thick, with a central circular perforation 4.5mm in diameter. It weighs 24.01g. The smallness of the aperture suggests that this whorl might date from the Roman era or earlier. There is no decoration, and the object has a patchy grey and creamy white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
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Record ID: HESH-6A693F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy fragment of a spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.98mm x 7.14mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6A1DE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.95mm x 7.14mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are us…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-69EC05
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 4.65mm x 5.51mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other ev…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-69A8C3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.87mm x 8.11mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other ev…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A9A65
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of unknown exact date ( c.AD43-1700) A large number of this type of spindle whorl have been recorded on the PAS database dated from the Roman to Medieval periods. The object is roughly conical in shape with a flat base and a circular perferation truncating the centre of the object. The overall dimensions are as follows weight 35.06grams. diameter is 29mm. thickness is 13mm and the diameter of the hole is 7mm.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B1FB5F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spindle whorl made from a base of Roman greyware pottery, diameter 23.5mm, thickness 6mm, weight 3.78g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Friday 27th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2018
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