Record ID: HESH-114717
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 8.7mm. The upper face is slightly domed whilst the reverse is flat; there is no evidence of cast designs present. The spindle whorl is a cream - white colour with an abraded and broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. …
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-357322
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probably late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central circular perforation and bi-convex in section. The central perforation has an approximate diameter of 7.3mm. A crescent shaped deep depression is present in the sidewall of the hole - probably a relic of casting. Both faces of the whorl are decorated with linear raised lines which radiate from the centre to the edges. The whorl is light grey with the raised areas being slightly darker grey in colour. Similar examples of…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-281393
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD 50 - 400). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and has a low bi-convex in cross section / profile. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 10.5mm. The upper and lower faces both have been cast with the same design. This consists of a series of six evenly spaced arcs framing the central hole - given the face of the whorl a flower design. Within each arc is a single pellet with further oval (tear drop) shaped pell…
Created on: Sunday 26th May 2013
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0AC662
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy domed weight or spindlewhorl dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, circa AD1100 - 1800. Flat base and domed sides. Surface has a dard brown patina. Diameter: 15.21mm. Thickness: 6.45mm. Weight: 6.2g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-20C561
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 8.7mm. The inner edge of the central hole has an oval casting depression - one face is also miscast with a large oval depression. Both faces are decorated with a similar design comprising a raised annulet around the central hole with irregular radiating ribs and triangular shaped wedge…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clungunford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-87A871
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1100-1700). The object is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object has a large central circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is undecorated, worn and damaged with nicks which occurred in antiquity. The object has a light brown 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 are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AA20E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is broadly circular although it has two distinct wear facets. The hole is cast / set off centre and it has an internal diameter of 10.9mm. The find has a deep patina that is laminating in places - a deliberate cast design cannot be seen. The spindle whorl is a dull grey colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Record ID: HESH-7E1C51
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.3mm. Both faces are similar having a slight rim around the central hole and a thick rim around the external edge. The cast design on each face varies; the upper - better preserved face - is decorated with an irregular five pointed star. The other face is decorated with a se…
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-272F04
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 8.5mm. The upper face is slightly domed whilst the reverse is flat; both have cast designs present. The upper surface comprises a square positioned around the hole formed with sides that have a slight arc / bend. Within the square are a series of slight irregular ribs, external to the s…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID-2AD1B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in profile. It measures 30.1mm in diameter, 9.57mm thick and weighs 33 grams. It has a central perforation which measures 9.6mm in diameter, now filled with dried earth. The whorl is decorated on both sides with linear ridges that radiate from the central hole. The style of decoration may be indicative of a medieval date, although it must be noted that dating of spindle whorls is often problematic when found outside of a secure archaeological context as their function did not alte…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-1F0608
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded circular cast lead object, probably a spindle whorl of medieval date. The whorl is has heavily moulded decoration: six triangles on each half creating lozenges joined by a central casting seam. The artefact has a central spindle hole with a regular diameter of c. 9.95mm, The object has corroded to a largely off-white colour. The spindle whorl is c. 11.3mm in thickness and weighs 41.4g. The dating of unstratified spindle whorls is very difficult; the date range offered is tentative and based on finds made in the vicinity. A spindle whorl recorded on this database (ref. SF…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-1D8944
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a large central perforation. One side of the spindle whorl is decorated with raised lines forming a four pointed star pattern with raised pellets in the internal and external angles. The other side is too worn to allow any decoration to be determined, raised pellets and some raised lines are visible. The metal has a white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8mm in diameter, 13.45mm thick and weighs 35.8g. This type of decoration may indicate a medieval date, although a lack…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2011
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bicton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4B8676
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded lead spindle whorl (a weight used on a spindle for spinning fibres in textile manufacture) of probable medieval date. The whorl is biconical with a central hole of approximately 9.13 mmin diameter. The whorl itself is 26.77 mm in diameter and 10.89 mm thick. It weighs 32.3 grams. The whorl is worn but there is faint evidence of linear decoration. It has a grey to cream coloured patina.
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-1D2588
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: Roman to Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl. The internal diameter of the central perforation is 10mm Diameter: 27mm
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1ACEF7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy spindlewhorl. Internal diameter of the cental perforation measures 10.5mm Diameter: 28mm
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1A5311
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy bi-convex spindlewhorl, with four integral arms on the exterior edge. The internal diameter of the central perforation is 9.2mm Length: 32.29mm Width: 30.71mm Thickness: 9.44 Weight: 18.5g
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0AAB73
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 488 Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy bi-convex spindlewhorl. It is circular in plan and bi-convex in section. Both faces are decorated with high relief pellets, 3 in each quarter, which are divided by a linear ridge. There is a central hole measuring 8.33mm internal diameter. Diameter: 26.71mm Thickness: 12.57mm Weight: 31.46 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0A7294
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 486 Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl. It is circular in plan and bi-convex in section. The two surfaces are decorated with high relief pellets. On one surface, there is a casting blob/spur. The centre of the whorl has a hole 8.5mm in diameter. Diameter: 29.22mm Thickness: 17.28mm Weight: 52.5 grams
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07AB63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 471 Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy domed spindle whorl. It is circular in plan, domed in profile with a central circular hole (internal diameter 8.43mm). The base is slightly concave. It appears to be undecorated. Diameter: 31.57mm Thickness: 12.44mm Weight: 59 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-069062
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 466 Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl. It is sub circular in plan, and bi-convex in profile. A circular hole is located centrally, with an internal diameter of c.8.9mm. No decoration appears to be present. Diameter: 25.09mm Thickness: 10.54mm Weight: 26.2 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.