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Record ID: SF-1E9D9A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
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 9.2mm. The weight is 23.40mm in diameter and is 11.8mm thick. It weighs 34.68g. It has a light gray/white patina and is decorated with low bosses.
Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Wisset', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-0D0938
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1100-1550. It is broadly circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The piece is heavily worn but appears to have had pitted decoration on the outer face.
Spindle whorls can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-A4BE8E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl. It is disc-shaped/plano-convex with slightly convex faces, rounded edges and wide a central circular hole - diameter c.12mm. One face is decorated with a ring of narrow, raised saltire crosses and the other with a ring of raised widely spaced diagonal, parallel lines. There is a section missing to one side and the central perforation is more worn to this side. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded.
The use of a spindle whorl in spinning spanned the Iron Age to very early post-medieval periods. Lead examples have been found in 10…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-E92805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, conical in shape with a flat base, Walton Rogers form A1. The base is 26mm diameter, tapering to 14mm diameter at the top. The central hole is 5mm diameter, and slightly off centre. It is decorated with radial lines forming triangular shapes but these are worn in many areas. It has an even light brown patina. The small diameter of the central hole would suggest an early date, perhaps 9th-11th centuries AD
Dimensions: 26mm diameter and 14mm high, it weighs 50.40g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-C41202
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 500-850. Cast in one piece it is comprised of a flat base with steep, conical walls and a central perforatio./ with a diameter of 10mm
Though difficult to date without secure stratigraphic information, spindle whorls of this form are consistent with Walton Rogers form A1-2, dating to the early to middle Saxon period (2007).
Class: Walton Rogers 2007 A1-2
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Groton', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-81ED3C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval lead spindle whorl dating to circa AD 500-850. Cast in one piece it is comprised of a flat base with steep, conical walls and a central perforation with a diameter of 6.8mm
Though difficult to date without secure stratigraphic information, spindle whorls of this form are consistent with Walton Rogers form A1-2, dating to the early to middle Saxon period (2007).
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', 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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', 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
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This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-A25F35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). It is plano-convex in section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Wissett', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-385A67
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1100-1600. It is discoidal in plan and biconical in section. It has a central, circular perforation 11mm in diameter.The surfaces are undecorated.
Spindle whorls can be hard to date accurately as they were in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods. Th
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-384BC0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). It is plano-convex in section. The whorl is worn and is missing some of its edging. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 65.4mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Whepstead', 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
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This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-DB28A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from AD 850-1000. It has a flat base with a domed and slightly flattened apex and a central hole of 9.3mm in diameter. The object is 27.0mm in diameter, 13.2mm thick, and weighs 45.79g. The whorl has a mid-grey patina.
A similar example is SWYOR-057095. Form A1 whorls are known from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole (over 9mm) makes a late Saxon date more likely.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 22nd July 2023
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Record ID: SF-79B125
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Post Medieval copper-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1700-1800. Circular in plan with a flat apex and based, it has a drilled 9.8mm in diameter aperture in the centre. The piece is generally free of corrosion save for a small speck of copper-alloy disease.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Freston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: CORN-26C0C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead perforated undecorated lead weight, probably a spindle whorl, of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 900-1600).
The weight is biconical in form with a central circular perforation. The apex of each face is flattened and there is moulded, flattened band surrounding the circumference of the weight.
The surface of the object is undecorated and fairly smooth and is patinated creamy-brown with patches of light grey.
Measurements: Diameter, 19.62mm; Diameter of Central Perforation, 6.97mm; Thickness, 15.23mm; Weight, 29.62g…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: SF-A51AFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Roman lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-41. It is discoidal in plan and plano-convex in section with broadly straight edges. The faces are undecorated. The central perforation is is small, 6mm in diameter, indicative of a pre-Early Medieval date. Consequently, a broad Roman date is suggested.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-6CBAE5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Post Medieval lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 1550-1700. It is discoidal in plan with flat edges. Each face is plain. Now bent out of shape, both faces exhibit post-depositional plough damage.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sternfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-6CA992
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa 1200-1600. Discoidal in plan with flat edges it has a central aperture 5mm in diameter. The faces are plain but exhibit some post depositional plough damage.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sternfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-69B169
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Roman to Medieval spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-1550. Discoidal in plan and rectangular in section with flat edges. There is some damage on one of the edges. It has central circular aperture 8mm in diameter in the centre.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Benhall', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-D6AD06
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Medieval copper-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1200-1400. It is comprised of a flat disc with rounded edges and central, circular aperture. One face is decorated with two concentic incised grooves. Longitudinal grooves are positioned between the circumferential grooves. The whorl is incomplete with evidence of an old worn break.
Diameter: 32.2mm; Thickness: 5.1mm; Weight: 19.79g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Winston', 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
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This findspot is known as 'Near Winston', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-CD2F9A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl. It is plano-convex in sectiion, undecorated and has a large 9.6mm central aperture.
Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post Medieval period and are difficult to date without secure archaeological contextual data.
A similar example is recorded on the database under SUR-4CE7EE and is dated to between 1200-1700 AD.
Diameter: 30.6mm; Height: 9.9mm; Weight: 49.90g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Near Hasketon', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-7B4B56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to post-medieval date. The hole is 9.5mm in diameter and slightly off centre. It has a flat base and convex upper surface. There is indistinct moulding on the curved upper surface, although this does not appear to form a distinct pattern. The metal survives in good condition. Undecorated spindle whorls were in use from the Roman to post-medieval period.
Diameter: 30.61mm, thickness: 8.67mm, weight: 35.64g
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Cockfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-F6652F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorle dating to circa AD 1200-1500. it is broadly discoidal and conical with a flat base. A wide circular aperture (9.1mm) runs through the centre of the object. The sides are plain.
Diameter: 21.7mm; Length: 20.6mm; Width: 11.4mm; Weight: 35.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-590199
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval decorated spindle whorl. It is biconvex in shape. There is a distorted circular hole through the centre, c.10.36mm in diameter. One face is decorated with raised parallel transverse lines radiating outward from the centre and the other with an unclear design of interwoven raised lines.
Spindle whorls have been found in contexts dating from the Roman to post-medieval periods, but decorated examples are likely to date from the medieval period onwards.
Diameter: 27.88mm, thickness: 11.42mm, weight: 39.13g
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-79BEAA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1066-1550. The whorl is circular and plan and D-shaped in section. Its front face is rounded and its rear flat. It has a central circular aperture. The front face is decorated with four equidistant radiating transverse moulded projections emerging from the central aperture.
Diameter: 28.5mm; Thickness: 6.3mm; Weight: 24.79g.
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-13B58E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1100-1500. The object is flat on one face and conical on the other, D-shaped in section, with a central circular perforation. The piece is undecorated.
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.1000-1500. Lead spindle whorls are typical of the Medieval period in which they are widely diffused.
Diameter: 28.5mm; Thickness: 8.5mm; Weight: 31.35g.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-E67628
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy, circular, plano-convex undecorated cast spindle whorl. The central circular perforation tapers slightly, either by design or wear, from 9.2mm diameter uppermost to 10.1mm at the base. Spindle whorls are very much utility devices providing a simple spinning-inertia function when manually turning fibres into yarn. Their use spans the Iron Age, Roman, Early-Medieval, Medieval and early Post-Medieval periods, but in metal are more typically Early Medieval to Post Medieval. The hand spindle on which they were used continued in use at least until the 16th century in Norfolk (Mar…
Created on: Saturday 6th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2021
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Record ID: SF-2DCE42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval spindle whorl. It is dicoidal in shape with a central circular hole c.5mm in diameter. The outer face is decorated with four inwards pointing raised V-shapes.
The form and decoration suggests a medieval to post-medieval date, although spindle whorls can be difficult to date as they were in use with little change from the Roman period onwards.
Diameter: 24.93mm, thickness: 6.10mm, weight: 21.65g
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Holbrook', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-F8AEF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval decorated spindle whorl. It is hemispherical in shape. There is a circular hole through the centre, c.6mm in diameter. The outer face is decorated with a ring of projecting pellets. The surface is worn, whitish grey in colour and pitted in places.
Spindle whorls have been found in contexts dating from the Roman to post-medieval periods, but decorated examples are likely to date from the medieval period onwards.
Diameter: 24.11mm, diameter of hole: 6mm, thickness: 11.37mm, weight: 33.14g
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-3E1AFF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete lead Iron Age to Post-Medieval biconical spindle whorl. It is formed from two flattened, truncated cones, joined at the base with a narrow circular hole (c.6mm) through the centre (Walton-Rogers Type B3). The surface is worn, whitish grey in colour and pitted in places.
Undecorated spindle whorls of this form were in use from the Iron Age well into the post-medieval period with little change in form and are therefore difficult to date precisely. Walton-Rogers (2007, 24-5) suggests that bi-conical whorls with narrow central holes (
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-02E20C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Roman to Medieval spindle whorl dating to AD 43-1540. It is circular in plan with a central perforation (11.1mm diameter). Its sides are rounded with no decorative elements.
Diameter: 21mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 18.12g.
Created on: Friday 9th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-A29834
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval decorated spindle whorl. It is biconvex in shape. There is a circular hole through the centre, c.11mm in diameter. One face is decorated with two alternating circles of pellets. The other face has faint, but unclear decoration. The surface is worn, whitish grey in colour and pitted in places.
Spindle whorls have been found in contexts dating from the Roman to post-medieval periods, but decorated examples are likely to date from the medieval period onwards.
Diameter: 24.27mm, thickness: 9.19mm, weight: 24.21g
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-A63A11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy possibly Medieval spindle whorl, dating to AD 1200-1450. It is biconical with one face slightly flatter then the other; there is a circular hole at its centre. Both faces have been decorated with a cast inscription in relief. The flatter face reads: IO A[...] I A I[...]; the opposite face reads: RIDV[...]RO.
Diameter: 29.07 mm
Height: 10.79 mm
Weight: 40.28 g
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-923F40
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of probable early post-medieval date. The spindle is a flattened globular shape with a central circular hole, c.14mm in diameter. A groove runs around the midpoint of the outer face. It is made from a orange sandy earthenware fabric with angular quartz (
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-172DA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to post-medieval lead spindle whorl. It has a flat base and convex upper surface. There are transverse scratches on the curved upper surface, although these do not appear to form letters or any distinct pattern. The metal survives in good condition.
Undecorated spindle whorls were in use from the Roman to post-medieval period. The small diameter of the hole may indicate a date towards the earlier of this chronology.
Diameter: 31.70mm, thickness: 6.37mm, weight: 38.63g
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-1FFA59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete lead medieval to post-medieval spindle whorl. It is formed from two flattened, truncated cones joined at the base with a hole through the centre. Both faces are decorated with a raised line encircling the outer edge with a raised zigzag line forming a ring around the centre. The surface is worn, whitish grey in colour and is pitted in places with corrosion.
Decorated spindle whorls date from the Medieval period up to the 16th century AD.
Diameter: 26.67mm, diameter of hole: 9.98mm, thickness: 12.21mm, weight: 44.38g
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-2307F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of medieval or post medieval date (c. AD 1066 - 1700). Domed in form with a circular base, slightly faceted sides and off-centre vertical circular perforation. The based exhibits a circumferential groove.
Spindle whorls can be difficult to date as, with some exceptions, the general form seems to have changed little over time. Spindle whorls of this form are generally assigned a medieval to post medieval date range.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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Record ID: SF-32FA8D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat corroded lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period, c. 1200-1550. The whorl is circular in plan and biconical in section, with a medium-sized circular aperture at its midpoint. Both faces of the whorl are decorated with intersecting linear motifs, inbetween which are raised pellets. Preserved in rather poor condition with heavily flaking surfaces, it measures c. 31.11mm in diameter, 12.72mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 26.89g.
A virtually identical spindle whorl is recorded on the PAS database as YORYM-E1F2E6. These objects were used th…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-942CEE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probably Medieval spindle whorl. It is plano convex in shape with a sub-cylindrical perforation through the centre, which tapers towards the convex edge. The sides are roughly faceted.
The date is AD 1066-1500. See parallel in PAs database: WMID5532
Diameter: 22.76 mm
Height: 9.97 mm
Thickness: 8.68 mm
Weight: 25.95 g
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-9320FF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possibly Medieval to Post medieval spindle whorl. It is plano-convex in shape with a sub-cylindrical perforation in the centre, which slightly tapers towards the convex edge.The sides are decorated with two longitudinal close raised lines.
Given the absence of further details visible it is difficult to assign a close date. It is dated to AD 1000-1800
Diameter: 29.75 mm
Height: 10.42 mm
Thickness: 9.90 mm
Weight: 39.82 g
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-55586D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight. It is hemispherical (although slightly irregular) in shape.There is a circular hole through the centre, which is slightly wider at the flattened face and becomes narrower towards the convex face. The surface is pitted with corrosion.
Most spindle whorls are Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, although they were in use for a long period of time.
Diameter: 25.70mm, thickness: 15.36mm, weight: 47.71g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-05D913
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Roman to post-medieval spindle whorl or weight. The object is discoidal with rounded edges and is perforated with a wide hole in the centre. The surface is hevaily pitted and scratched.
Because the object lacks diagnostic features it could easily date from the Roman to Modern period. It may have functioned as a spindle whorl, but is slightly irregular in shape and so may simply have been a weight.
Diameter: 22.45mm, thickness: 8.34mm, weight: 22.92g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-4674C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy spindle whorl or loom weight of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date, c. 500-1500. It is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in section, with a flattened top/base and straight sides. At its midpoint is a large central circular aperture which extends through the whole object. Preserved in fair condition with a greyish white patina, it measures 23.49mm in diameter, stands 17.06mm high, and weighs 53.62g.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-46304D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy probable spindle whorl probably dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval periods, c. 500-1500. It is circular in plan and broadly plano-convex in section, with a rounded upper surface and flat base. At its midpoint, there is a medium-sized circular aperture that extends through the whole object. No decoration is visible on either face. Preserved in fair condition with a cracked greyish patina, it measures 30.89mm in diameter, stands 12.93mm high at its midpoint, and weighs 48.53g.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-AC1CEE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl or net weight of probable medieval to post medieval date. Roughly circular, with an irregular D-shaped cross-section and central circular perforation.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-AC0C89
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl or net weight of probable medieval to post medieval date. Roughly circular, with a triangular cross-section and central circular perforation.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-ABF43A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date. Roughly circular, with a triangular cross-section and central circular perforation. It exhibits traces of a moulded geometric design, now heavily worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Wortham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-ABDA59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date. Roughly circular, D-shaped in cross-section with a central circular perforation. There are a number of pits and dents in the surface, probably from post-depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wortham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-587598
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 flat back face and large central circular aperture. It measures 23.76mm in diameter, 7.93mm in height, and 17.73g in weight. This whorl may be of any date from the Roman period onwards, 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.
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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-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.
Record ID: SF-DA546C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Roman to post-medieval spindle whorl. The object is discoidal with rounded edges and perforated with a wide hole in the centre. This hole appears slightly worn at one side suggesting that the object was suspended at some point. The surface is hevaily pitted and scratched.
Because the object lacks diagnostic features it could easily date from the Roman to Modern period.
Diameter: 26.78mm, diameter of hole: 12.92mm, thickness: 12.76mm, weight: 35.51g
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Barningham', 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-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-29B5C8
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 flat back and domed front face. All surfaces are unevenly cast, and the object has a large central circular aperture. It measures 21.17mm in diameter, 6.65mm in thickness, and 10.23g in weight. This is a lead spindle whorl, it may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Nayland with Wissington', 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.
Record ID: SF-1D6888
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval spindle whorl or weight. It is roughly hemispherical in shape with a circular hole through the centre. It survives in fairly condition with a pale oxidised patina, although the surfaces are heavily scratched and pitted.
The object may have functioned as a weight, or more probably a spindle whorl. Most lead spindle whorls are Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, although they were in use for a long period of time and when undecorated, like this example, are difficult to date more closely.
Diameter: 17.8mm, thickness: 4.9mm, weight: 9.73g
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-EFFF7A
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 flat base and domed front face, and a large central circular aperture. This whorl measures 22.91mm in diameter, 8.44mm in thickness, and 20.53g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Needham Market', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9BC119
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is disc shaped in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. This object measures 10.50mm in thickness, 47.65mm in diameter, and 108.68g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bucklesham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9BB9EC
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 flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. This object measures 8.59mm in height, 25.14mm in diameter, and 24.41g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bucklesham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9BB4E1
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 flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. This object measures 8.16mm in height, 16.96mm in diameter, and 7.83g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bucklesham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9BAE13
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 flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. This object measures 11.92mm in height, 22.99mm in diameter, and 28.29g in weight. It may be of any date form the Roman period onward.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bucklesham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-362F25
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast lead object, possibly a large spindle whorl or weight of uncertain Roman or later date. It is hemispherical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. The upper surface is unevenly cast and worn, but does not appear to preserve any obvious signs of decoration. The entire object measures 15.53mm in height/thickness, 44.17mm in diameter, and 134.68g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-3625E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is hemispherical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a small central circular aperture. The upper surface has possible traces of moulded decoration comprising multiple radiating ribs. The entire object measures 7.82mm in height/thickness, 23.90mm in diameter, and 20.29g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bromeswell', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-361DFB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. The entire object measures 15.33mm in height/thickness, 28.55mm in diameter, and 49.98g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-361691
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces, and a large central circular aperture. The entire object measures 8.62mm in height/thickness, 19.50mm in diameter, and 13.97g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-0BF4FD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and partially flattened apex, and central vertical circular aperture. The entire object measures 15.09mm in height, 20.81mm in diameter, and 34.27g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Market', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-239586
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with a large central circular aperture. This weight measures 25.01mm in diameter, 6.77mm in thickness, and 17.50g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-11AD9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to early post-medieval spindle whorl. It has a flat base and convex upper surface with a small circular hole through the centre. There is a small amount of damage to one side of the hole. Its undiagnostic nature makes it difficult to date precisely. Most spindle whorls are Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, although they were in use for a long period of time.
Diameter: 24.68mm, thickness: 9.72mm, weight: 28.90g
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-E80AA0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval spindle whorl or weight. It has a flat base and convex upper surface, with a circular hole through the centre. It survives in fairly good condition with some deep scratches in places.
Most spindle whorls are Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, although they were in use for a long period of time changing little in form.
Diameter: 26.22mm, thickness: 7.30mm, weight: 26.88g
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-A4E020
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval spindle whorl or weight. It has a flat base and convex upper surface, with a circular hole through the centre. It survives in fairly good condition with some deep scratches in places.
Most spindle whorls are Medieval or early Post-Medieval in date, although they were in use for a long period of time changing little in form.
Diameter: 29.11mm, thickness: 14.97mm, weight: 78.38g
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Dennington', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-FA9CBA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval lead plano-convex spindle whorl. Diameter 22mm. Thickness 9mm. Hole diameter 8mm. Weight 25.47g. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.
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Record ID: SF-E338FF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. It is hemispherical in shape with a narrow circular hole through the centre. The rounded outer face is decorated with a very unclear raised motif of some kind. The surface is worn, whitish grey in colour and pitted in places.
Decorated spindle whorls are likely to date from the Medieval period up to the 16th century, although its basic design means that it could also simply have functioned as a weight of some kind.
Diameter: 26.01mm, Thickness: 13.93mm, Weight: 52.71g
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Badley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-B562E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl. It is biconical in form with central circular aperture, and has moulded decoration on both faces. This comprises single continuous zig-zag lines on both faces, between a slightly raised circumferential band and band or collar around the central aperture. The entire object measures 21.21mm in diameter, 12.42mm in thickness, and 19.31g in weight.
This is a decorative lead spindle whorl. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward, although a date range in the Medieval period is probably most likely.
Created on: Monday 23rd February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-D4818A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead object, probably a spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and upper surface, and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are worn but undecorated. This object measures 8.04mm in height, 26.94mm in diameter, and 26.93g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-D45876
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead object, probably a spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and upper surface, and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are worn but undecorated. This object measures 11.28mm in height, 22.71mm in diameter, and 24.45g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-D450C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead object, probably a spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and upper surface, and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are worn but undecorated. This object measures 10.51mm in height, 19.58mm in diameter, and 10.45g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-D44996
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead object, probably a spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and upper surface, and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are worn but undecorated. This object measures 10.41mm in height, 19.77mm in diameter, and 20.13g in weight. It may be of any date from the Romanm period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-C32017
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval lead plano-convex spindle whorl. Diameter 32mm. Thickness 11mm. Hole diameter 11mm. Weight 61.14g. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Saturday 13th December 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.
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Record ID: SF-185B5E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic circular spindle whorl of Roman to Early Medieval date.
It is flat and formed from a sherd of Roman grey micaceous ware (GMB). There is a central circular perforation, which is 4.92mm in diameter.
This spindle whorl measures 34.38mm in diameter, 6.64mm in thickness, 10.19g in weight.
There is a similar example recorded on the PAS database (SF-0F04E4).
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-5C0118
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened base and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are undecorated. This whorl measures 26.76mm in diameter, 9.94mm in thickness, and 33.46g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onward.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Newmarket', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-48F4E9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with slightly irregular surfaces and flattened top and bottom edges. At the centre of the object is a small circular aperture. It measures 18.89mm in height, 27.82mm in width, 26.61mm in thickness, and 63.21g in weight. This whorl may be of any date from the Roman period onward, although a later date is perhaps most likely.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-382E31
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattend top and bottom edges, and central oval shaped aperture. The surfaces are unedcorated and show extensive signs of post-depositional corrosion and wear. It measures 14.85mm in height, 17.64mm in width/diameter, and 17.94g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-35E36C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattend top and bottom surfaces, and large central circular aperture. The surfaces are undecorated and worn. It measures 11.54mm in height, 23.10mm in width/diameter, and 27.28g in weight. This is a spindle whorl of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date, probably later rather than earlier in the date range.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', 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-27E190
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probably Medieval or later date. It is hemispherical in form with concave back face and domed front face. At the centre of the object is a single neat circular aperture. The entire object measures 28.41mm in diameter, 13.35mm in thickness and 55.61g in weight.
Created on: Friday 25th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Great Glemham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-50E62B
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 consisting of diagonal lines with dots and crosses in between them.
This spindle whorl measures 31.55mm in diameter, 13.40mm in height, 50.74g in weight.
There is a similar example from Suffolk recorded on the PAS database (SF10844). This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th October 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brome and Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-EFEF01
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four undecorated cast lead spindle whorls. All are conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and large central circular aperture. One retains an iron rivet or bar through the aperture and they have a combined total weight of 99.34g. These whorls may be of any date from the Roman period onward.
1) 21.69mm diameter, 8.86mm in thickness, 18.08g in weight.
2) 20.26mm diameter, 10.90mm in thickness, 13.72g in weight.
3) 26.53mm diameter, 16.17mm in thickness, 51.88g in weight.
4) 20.63mm diameter, 8.27mm in thickness, 15.66g in weight (including iron rivet/bar)
Created on: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-DE2F63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a large central circular aperture. The exterior surfaces are worn and seemingly undecorated. It measures 24.06mm in diameter, 9.13mm in thickness, and 23.01g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-946B64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight, possibly used as a spindle whorl or similar object of uncertain date.
It has a flat back face and slightly flattened top with central circular aperture.
This spindle whorl measures 26.02mm in diameter, 7.46mm in height, 19.47g in weight.
There are similar examples from Suffolk recorded on the PAS database (SF-EFBE42), (SF-4DEBF3).
This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Holton', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-945EB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight, possibly used as a spindle whorl or similar object of uncertain date.
It has a flat back face and slightly flattened top with central circular aperture.
This spindle whorl measures 27.99mm in diameter, 10.27mm in height, 36.07g in weight.
There are similar examples from Suffolk recorded on the PAS database (SF-EFBE42), (SF-4DEBF3).
This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Holton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-195A55
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form, undecorated and with a large central circlar aperture that is currently encrusted with soil. The entire object measures 24.46mm in diameter, 8.76mm in height and 23.59g in weight. This spindle whorl may be of any date from the Roman period onward, altough a Medieval to Post-Medieval date seems most plausible.
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Westley', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-F6B982
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast lead spindle whorls of uncertain Roman or later date. Both are conical in form with a central circular aperture and have a combined total weight of 57.28g.
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-BD2655
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a large central circular aperture. The entire object measures 21.68mm in diameter, 16.99mm in thickness and 32.76g in weight.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-BD2385
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a large central circular aperture. The entire object measures 29.73mm in diameter, 9.52mm in thickness and 40.29g in weight.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-BCE0F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a large central circular aperture. The entire object measures 30.22mm in diameter, 9.37mm in thickness and 30.35g in weight.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-BBB1B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain Roman or later date. It is circular in form, oval sectioned with a central circular aperture. The entire object measures 19.21mm in diameter, 6.44mm in thickness and 12.56g in weight. It may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.
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