Record ID: WREX-98CEE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top and a central perforation. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.1mm. The domed face is decorated with a series of raised zig-zag lines, creating triangles, and dots. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The whorl has a pale grey patina with some damage on the edge. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 7.0mm; weight; 12.82g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7F8F59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1100-1500). The whorl is bi-conical with a relief moulded decoration in the form of zig-zag lines on the main body of the whorl.  There are four integral lugs evenly spaced around the outer edge of the whorl. Measurements: Width: 37.4mm; length: 37.5mm; thickness: 10.3mm; internal diameter: 10.0mm; external diameter: 20.9mm; weight: 24.28g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-82ADF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes, and pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 27.9mm; thickness: 13.73mm; weight: 34.11g
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-823C11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines and pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.6mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 32.7mm; thickness: 8.8mm; weight: 37.95g
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7B6089
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.3mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 35.5mm; thickness: 8.8 mm; weight: 34.5g
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-A7F44C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl has a conical body that appears to be very crudely decorated with raised lines radiating out from the central perforation to the outer edge of the whorl. The flat edge of the whorl is undecorated. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.8mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 23.8mm; thickness: 11.3mm; weight: 23.5g
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-A7A6EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be decorated with raised lines in a zig-zag pattern with pellets. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.1mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 10.9mm; internal diameter:6.1mm; weight: 20.4g
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-A78924
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be decorated with raised lines in a zig-zag pattern. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.8mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 23.8mm; thickness: 11.3mm; internal diameter: 8.8mm; weight: 23.5g
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-619DF0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified slate object of unknown date, a possible spindle whorl. The object has been made from a piece of slate with a circular perforation at the centre (internal diameter: 6.53mm). The outer edges of the object have been deliberately smoothed. It is possible that this may have been used as a spindle whorl. Length: 43.5mm; width: 39.1mm; thickness: 6.22mm; weight: 15.54g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D4712D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be decorated with raised lines radiating out from the edge of the internal perforation, to the outer edge of the whorl. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.8mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 23.8mm; thickness: 11.3mm; weight: 23.5g
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9ACAC9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is biconical in shape with similar moulded decoration on both sides. The decoration comprises alternating horizontal and vertical ridges. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.3mm. Diameter: 19.8mm; thickness: 11.1mm; weight: 15.4g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9A1248
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1550). The whorl is flat on one side and domed on the other. It is undecorated. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Diameter: 29.3mm; thickness: 9.6mm; weight: 41.4g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-99FFD7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is biconical in shape with moulded decoration on both sides. On one side the decoration comprises one raised band running round the edge of the whorl with a zig-zag line of pellets. The decoration is different on the other side and comprises a raised band running round the edge of the work with a second wavy. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 10.3mm. Diameter: 29.9mm; thickness: 12.7mm; weight: 39g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.