Record ID: BERK-87F302
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of probably Medieval date. The object is circular in plan and flat D-Shaped in cross section. In the centre there is a circular hole perforating each side. The edges of the hole are worn.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A07D0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated lead spindle whorl with a hole of 7.3mm diameter and an irregular conical profile with a hemispherical upper and a flat lower side. The profile compares favourably to Walton Rogers form A1-A2, dating to AD 700-1100.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2C008C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight or spindle whorl, recent work suggests that it is dated to c.500-1000 AD. The object is hemispherical in shape with a circular hole (7.15mm in diameter) from top to bottom. The back is slight concave. Measurements: 8.64mm high, 21.29mm in diameter (at base), and 18.23g in weight.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2017
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Record ID: BERK-0605B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Early-medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a rising to a flat-topped peak, through which is the central perforation (8.2mm diameter) that extends right through the object. The sides of the whorl are decorated with sets of vertical lines; unusually the underside of the spindle whorl is also decorated, with four lines set equidistant around the base. While spindle whorls are hard to date out of context, similar whorls are discussed in Walton Rogers (2007). She suggests that this shape and central holes of a diameter of 6-9…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
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Record ID: SUR-0C4BF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small cast lead spindle whorls. Both are plain and rough and are likely to be of post medieval date. Dimensions: 1. 20.70mm diameter; 8.92mm thick; 14.18g 2. 23.84mm diameter; 11.04mm thick; 18.99g
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
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Record ID: SUR-E3C656
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl. Both sides are formed by low domes and a prominent ridge runs around the girth. On both sides are closely-spaced cast radiating ridges. The central hole for the spindle is undercut.
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2012
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Record ID: BERK-125B72
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand carved chalk spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is roughly D-shaped in cross-section with a large sub-rounded hole set slightly off-centre. There is no decoration on the whorl and it has suffered some damage. Undecorated spindle whorls, especially those made from natural materials are very hard to date without any supporting contextual information; a chalk spindle whorl was found in the grave of a 7th century (Anglo-Saxon) female 20 miles away, but generally spindle whorls can date from prehistoric times through to the Medieval era.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2011
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Record ID: SUR-A966E5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain lead spindle whorl of uncertain but probably post medieval date. The central hole is asymmetrically placed and 8.51mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2011
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Record ID: BERK-AF4D45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic discoidal spindle whorl, pierced through the centre from one side only. The fabric of the ceramic is red / pinkish in colour and has abundant inclusions of crushed flint and quartz. The fabric is reminiscent of some Bronze Age fabrics but this fabric is too well made, is well fired and dense. A Roman or possibly Medieval period may be more appropriate.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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