Record ID: SWYOR-6515E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead possible spindle whorl which probably dates from the Iron Age date, about 800 BC - AD 50. If it is a spindle whorl, it is of Walton Rogers Form C1 which has no flat faces and curved sides. The central perforation is 8.4mm which is at the larger end of the range suggested by Walton Rogers for Iron Age spindle whorls (4-8mm). The height of the object is 18.9mm, the diameter 22.6mm, and the weight is 48.4g. It has a white patina. There is some damage to one end. While it is possible that it is an Iron Age spindle whorl, the object could also…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0D01E5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead possible spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3 probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, 600 BC to AD 410. The whorl has two flat faces and a hole which is off-centre. The sides are bevelled or carinated. The whorl is undecorated and has a smooth, light grey patina. The object is 29.6mm in diameter, 6.9mm thick and weighs 37.52g. The central hole is 4.5mm diameter. Walton Rogers form B3 whorls are known from the Iron Age to the Medieval period, however the perforation is very small in this case, suggesting an early date…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-E91A8E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of sub-spherical form probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is circular with two flat faces and curved sides. It has an approximately central circular aperture of 4.1mm diameter. It is undecorated and mid grey in patina. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, which was in use from the Iron Age to the 12th century, but the size of the central aperture suggests an Iron Age to Roman date is more likely. It has a diameter of 21.0mm, a thickness of 13.2mm and weighs 35.40g. Similar dated whorls have been recorded on…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DENO-71BA2E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl or loom weight, probably of Iron Age to Roman date, (c. 300 BC - AD 400). The object is a cylindrical disc carefully formed from a fine-grained sandstone. It has a very neatly drilled central perforation, 4.5 mm diameter. Both faces are flat and smooth, without decoration. There is some chipping but the object is generally in good condition. Spindle whorls  are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) as the general form was in use for a long period. However this spindle whorl closely resembles, in material and form, oth…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-738BEF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Iron Age to Romano British date, 300 BC - AD 410. It is sub-conical or D shaped in cross-section (Walton Rogers Form A1) and misshapen with the hole situated off centre. The whorl has a light grey patina.  It is 19.3mm in length; 16.5mm width and 10.18mm thick. It has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.9mm, and it weighs 15.16g. A number of similar whorls are recorded on the database: compare record SWYOR-B6A580.  Walton Rogers (2007) suggests that spindle whorls with small perforations are likely to be either Ir…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B6AD2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 300 BC - AD 410. It has two flat faces, one plain and the other has 8 incised lines evenly spaced, radiating from the central hole, with some lines doubled.  It has a  particularly small central hole of 4.3mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that a aperture diameter of 4-8mm makes an Iron Age to Roman date more likely. It has a cream/brown patina and has been slightly damaged in antiquity on one edge. Measureme…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-061806
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, about 300 BC - 410. The whorl is discoidal with straight sides and a circular central aperture of 4.26mm. The patina is off white. An interesting element of this spindle whorl are four recessed lines radiating from the centre on one face, which appear to be evenly spaced and deliberate, suggesting decoration that is perhaps missing owing to wear on the rest of thr surface. This spindle whorl resembles Walton Rogers form B1. The height is 8.48mm, with a weight of 15.2g. The overall diameter is 15.1…
Created on: Monday 20th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FEE861
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub circular lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, probably dating from the late Iron Age to Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. The circular disc has rounded sides and a small central circular perforation of 5.6mm diameter. There is no decoration. It is 21.2mm in diameter, 6.4mm thick and weighs 18.33g. Form B2 whorls are thought to date from the late Iron Age onwards to the 12th century, but the small size of the perforation makes it more likely that this one is Iron Age or Roman.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-D5C72E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of discoidal form probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is circular with two flat faces and rounded sides. It has an approximately central circular aperture of 5.6mm diameter. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, which was in use form the Iron Age to the 12th century, but the size of the central aperture suggests an Iron Age to Roman date is more likely. It has a diameter of 21.8mm, a thickness of 5.2mm and weighs 15.22g.
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Sunday 21st November 2021
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Record ID: GAT-F73071
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible stone spindle whorl of prehistoric or Roman date. The find comprises a flat stone disc with a central perforation. The find has been truncated leaving roughly only half of the weight. There is no decoration on either faces.
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D27793
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 7.5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. The whorl is a grey brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-754342
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Iron Age to Roman, about 100 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B2, having two flat faces of equal size and curved edges. The central perforation is 5.4mm diameter. The object is 18.5mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 8.86g. One side of the outer edge is damaged; pitted and flattened, possibly by farm machinery. Walton Rogers suggests that form B2 was used from the Iron Age to medieval periods, but whorls with a central hole diameter of less than 6mm have a greater chance of being Iron Age or Roman.
Created on: Monday 14th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A7F7B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman periods, c. 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is bi-conical and has sustained significant damage, probably through agricultural activity. Form B3 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age until the 6th century. All the faces appear to be plain and undecorated. It has a circular central aperture of c. 5mm diameter. Diameter: 21.7mm (max). Thickness: 15.2mm. Weight: 24.02g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C7037A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. One face has a scar of flaw emanating from the centre to one edge. The whorl is a reddish brown colour. Spindle whorls …
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F88B89
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Iron Age or Roman, about 100 BC - AD 410. It has one flat face and one uneven face, with some depressed marks in it, and a particularly small central hole of 3.9mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that a aperture diameter of 4-8mm makes an Iron Age to Roman date more likely. Dimensions: Diameter 29.9mm, Thickness 6.3 mm and Weight 39.12g. It has a grey patina.
Created on: Monday 16th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-59F6D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A possible lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2 probably dating from 100 BC - AD 410. The whorl is sub circular and has two flat faces of the same size, with curved sides, a form classified as B2, thought to be in use from the Iron Age onwards. The curved sides are thicker at one end, probably owing to wear and damage. It has circular central aperture which is off centre and measures 6mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that hole sizes of under 4-8mm diameter can suggest an Iron Age or Roman date.The whorl is 17.5mm diameter, 6.8mm thick and weighs 7.91g. It has a mottled white…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Sunday 14th March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-BCB3A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B3, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman periods, about 400 BC - AD 410. The whorl is bi-conical with two flat faces of equal size and carinated sides. Form B3 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age until the 6th century. All the faces are plain and undecorated. It has a circular central aperture of 4.9mm diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that hole sizes of under 6mm diameter can suggest an Iron Age or Roman date. The whorl is 19.8mm diameter, 16.1mm thick and weight 27.57g. It has a grey - white patina.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th December 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-8B2FA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible spindle whorl, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, discoidal and very thin - most spindle whorls are thicker. The central perforation is 6.2mm. Walton Rogers suggests the this size of hole can indicate an Iron Age or Roman date and Walton Rogers form B1 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age onwards. It has a white patina and is bent. The object has a diameter of 23.19mm, and a thickness of 5.74 (the object is bent). It weighs 8.24g.See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7; Spindle Wh…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-8A8512
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible spindle whorl, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, discoidal and very thin - most spindle whorls are thicker. The central perforation is 5mm. Walton Rogers suggests the this size of hole can indicate an Iron Age or Roman date and Walton Rogers form B1 is thought to have been used from the Iron Age onwards. Height 3.1mm; diameter external 27.1mm; diameter internal 5.0mm; weight 12.34g. It has a white patina. See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7; Spindle Whorls. The object is so thin tha…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: SOM-E9E04C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl of unknown date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and in profile bi-conical with a flattened top and bottom. It has a distinct ridge around the centre. Both faces of the spindle whorl are flat and undecorated. A straight sided, sub-circular perforation 8.9mm in diameter runs through it for attachment to a wooden spindle. The spindle whorl is 23.2mm in diameter and 13.0mm high; it weighs 27.77g. The stone is mid greyish brown in colour with part of the outer surface whiter and more powdery. It is relatively heavy for its size. A geologist would need to …
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.