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Record ID: DYFED-419383
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Complete cast lead, decorated spindle whorl of medieval or post medieval date. Both sides of the object are decorated with single radial lines with a single pellet between each one. The object weighs 23.2g, it has a diameter of 25.05mm, and is 14.54mm thick, with a central perforation of 12.55mm in diameter. The central perforation is still packed with soil.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St David's', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WREX-8698A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with moulded decoration. The decoration on one side has a raised zigzag line creating triangular shapes, some of which contain pellets.The other side comprises a series of raised parallel bars from the central perforation to the outer rim of the whorl.The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.9mm. The surface of the whorl is slightly worn and has a powdery white patina. Diameter: 21.0mm; thickness: 10.9mm; weight: 18.9g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nevern', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WREX-865D56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with faint traces of possible moulded decoration. This decoration is very badly worn and it is not possible to determine what form it would have taken. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.3mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 15.93mm; thickness: 16.5mm; weight: 12.4g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nevern', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: DYFED-326D75
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Lead spindle whorl. The object is circular in form and biconical in cross section with a central aperture, 9mm in diameter. It is undecorated and has an even cream patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: NMGW3236
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Discoidal spindle whorl - stone (sandstone - dark red brown colour). Diameter 34-35mm; diameter of perforation 9mm; thickness (minimum) 10mm; weight 12.9 grams. One face of the spindel whorl is split, possibly by plough damage, and the surviving face is marked by the plough, although this may be a knife mark. Probably either medieval or later in date.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW3168
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Perforated biconical lead, or lead alloy, casting. One face of the spindle whorl is decorated with four crosses; the other face is embellished with a series of worn linear motifs. Post-medieval, probably Tudor. Weight 29.1 grams, diameter c.26mm, height c.10mm, diameter of perforation 10-11mm.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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