Record ID: SF-069476
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and with a central circular perforation. The upper surfaces have moulded decoration comprising a series of unevenly spaced diagonal ridges, possibly intended to be in pairs, and numbering at least seven in total. It measures 35.53mm in diameter, 12.88mm in height and weighs 82.22g. Simple lead weights such as this were utilised as spindle whorls over a long period of time from the Roman period onwards. The relatively fine manufacture of this object including its decorative elements, and particul…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EFBE42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is circular in form, conical in section with flattened top and bottom edges. It has an off-centred circular perforation and on the front face are what appear to be the remains of moulded geometric decoration, its precise form uncertain due to the preservation of the object. The entire object measures 30.63mm in diameter, 9.37mm in diameter at perforation, 8.23mm in height/thickness, and 43.65g in weight. This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards, although a later date rang…
Created on: Friday 5th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knettishall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1AAC99
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a central oval aperture. This whorl measures 25.91mm in diameter, 9.17mm in thickness, and 29.92g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A5AAAA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with unevenly cast surfaces and a large central sub-oval aperture. The entire object measures 26.89mm in diameter, 13.75mm in height, and 44.99g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward.
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavendish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A06460
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman or later date. It is biconical in form with a prominent circumferential rib and large central circular aperture that is encrusted with soil. All surfaces are extremely worn and have some areas of corrosion. It measures 17.05mm in length, 22.57mm in diameter, and 38.35g in weight. This is a lead weight, probably a spindle whorl or similar, that may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-55BC17
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is hemispherical in form, undecorated, with flat back and rounded front face. At the centre of the whorl is a large circular aperture. The entire object measures 22.78mm in diameter, 5.80mm in thickness, and 14.80g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward, with a Medieval or later date perhaps most plausible.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-55C472
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form, unevenly cast with undecorated surfaces. At the centre of the whorl is a large circular aperture. The entire object measures 27.93mm in diameter, 7.82mm in height, and 23.06g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward, with a Medieval or later date perhaps most plausible.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-55CB7A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form, unevenly cast with undecorated surfaces. At the centre of the whorl is a large circular aperture. The entire object measures 27.29mm in length, 19.73mm in width, 9.71mm in height, and 23.97g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward, with a Medieval or later date perhaps most plausible.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-79A7E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-conical lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It has a central circular aperture. Both faces have moulded decoration. One face has radiating diagonal lines. The other has wider spaced radiating diagonal lines with pellets in the voids towards the outer edge. This spindle whorl measures 32.56mm in diameter, 20.62mm in height, 86.55g in weight. There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database (LVPL-83D679) (LVPL-DF1B11). This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Friday 10th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D5262B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Roman to Medieval spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-1550. It has a flat base and conical body with central circular aperture. The body is decorated with longitudinal incised grooves.  Diameter: 32.5mm; Height: 13.6mm; Weight: 31.36g. 
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B1BCE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 an off-centre circular hole. It has an internal diameter of 8.62mm. The whorl measures 30.46 mm in diameter and is 8.69 mm thick. It weighs 41.49g. It has a light gray/white patina.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form. It is regular enough in shape to suggest that it may have been used as a sp…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3501D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or possibly weight 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 7.62mm. The weight measures 24.26mm in diameter and is 8.90mm thick. It weighs 22.06g. It has a light gray/white patina.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form. It is regular enough in shape to suggest that it may have been used as a spindle whorl,…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-351B10
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 6.50mm. The weight measures 18.58mm in diameter and is 7.37mm thick. It weighs 12.08g. It has a light grey/white patina.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form. 
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-353DA0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 5.58mm. The weight measures 25.06mm in diameter and is 10.41mm thick. It weighs 31.64g. It has a light gray/white patina.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-38CDF7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl which could be Roman or later in date. Conical in shape, with a central circular hole measuring 27.13mm in width and 10.59mm in height. There are traces of incised decoration in the form of vertical grooves around the outer face.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FD1D11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead complete spindle whorl which could be Roman or later in date. Conical in shape with a central circular hole. Measuring 23.16mm in diameter and 8.93mm in thickness, the central hole is 8.53mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5CD22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a spindle whorl, of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date. It is circular in shape, slightly conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces. There is a central circular perforation that is slightly flattened on one side. The surfaces are unevenly cast and undecorated, and the entire object measures 23.19mm in diameter at base, 12.74mm in height, and weighs 28.45g.
Created on: Friday 15th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F653C5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead spindle whorls which could be Roman to post medieval in date. 1: conical in shape with a central circular hole, measuring 20.54mm in width and 14.44mm in height, 26.66g in weight. 2: flattened conical in shape with central circular hole, measuring 26.56mm in width and 13.27mm in height, 51.35g in weight.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8A8798
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pottery spindle whorl of probable Roman or Early-Medieval date. Half of the object is missing due to old breaks. It is formed from a sherd of very micaceous Roman grey ware vessel with roughly rounded edges giving an approximately circular form. At the centre of the object is an incomplete circular perforation where the whorl would originally have been suspended. It measures 39.69mm in surviving width, 22.54mm in surviving length, 6.55mm in thickness, and weighs 7.05g. This spindle whorl is perhaps of Roman date, although it is equally possible that it was created in the …
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A6EB06
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undecorated cast lead spindle whorls of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date. They have a combined total weight of 54.91g. 1) A plano-convex weight with a flat back face and domed front face that has a central circular perforation. It measures 26.84mm in diameter, 10.27mm in height, and weighs 36.08g. 2) A plano-convex weight with flattened back and front faces and slightly faceted edges that is perforated by an off-centred circular perforation. It measures 24.05mm in diameter, 6.69mm in height and 18.83g in weight.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.