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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', 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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Record ID: SF-A1D9F3
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 24.14mm in diameter, 6.03mm in height, 19.50g 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: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eriswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EAB8D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete stone spindle whorl of possible Anglo-Saxon or later date. It is plano-convex in form and made from a fine grained dark grey stone with large central circular perforation. The exterior surfaces have the remains of at least one circumferential groove. It measures 23.83mm in height, 35.21mm in diameter, the perforation has a maximum diameter of 11.45mm, and the entire object weighs 37.79g. This spindle whorl finds parallels in other examples recorded through the PAS from Norfolk and Suffolk of suggested Early-Medieval/Anglo-Saxon date (NMS-B4E236, NMS-C3AED5, SF-F0B730 or…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D52623
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is biconical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and central vertical circular aperture. There is no trace of any decoration, although the surfaces of the object are slightly faceted. It measures 14.60mm in height/thickness, 21.82mm in diameter, and 34.74g in weight. This is a cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval or later date, although an earlier date range cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4752B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval or later date. It is conical in form with slightly concave back face and flattened upper surface. At its centre is a large circular perforation. The exterior surfaces of the whorl appear to have slight moulded decoration, perhaps simply diagonal strokes but the precise form is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. It measures 29.26mm in diameter, 9.24mm in thickness and 35.48g in weight. This whorl is likely to date to the Medieval or later periods, perhaps c.13th-17th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.