Record ID: LVPL-12E016
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval date (c.AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is biconical and has a central perforated hole. There are 6 lozenge shaped projections around the outside of the spindle whorl that are interested by rows of incised lines. The object has a cream/brown patina. Dimensions: Diameter: 24.0mm, Thickness: 15.5mm, Weight 33.61g
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton By Castle Acre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C84EFA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the early medieval to medieval period (c.AD 600-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 11.2mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with linear designs, and these appear to be runic script. Although, this may a pseudo-runic characters and may imitate a script rather than be genuine runes. The object has a grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.55mm; thickness11.44mm; weight 35.88g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to dat…
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 28th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FCD643
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular with a flat base and a flat top. A central perforation runs through the object. Both faces appear to have been decorated with circular, or solar, crosses, with four quadrants impressed into the metal, although some of these are very worn. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 29mm diameter, 9mm thick and weighs 45g. The perforation is 10mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-608805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl, probably medieval in date. The object is oval in plan and slightly bent, with a central perforation surrounded by eight trapezoidal perforations forming a wheel shaped pattern. The object has a greenish white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority have a single perforation hole and are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley next the sea', grid reference and parish protected.