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Record ID: NLM-2A2BC1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.6mm, Walton Rogers form B. A possibly moulded design has been partially carried over to one flat side only, unless these irregularities represent shrinkage in an open mould, and lipping appears on the opposite side. Patinated, and probably lightly distorted. The mass points to a primary function plying cord, if not as a flywheel for some other mechanical purpose. The size of spindle hole could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date, but the possible decoration on one side might rather point to …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-15C835
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100).
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.5mm. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 31.8mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15AB31
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 10mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 35.1mm…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-158431
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 28.5mm, t…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-154D92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 7.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side. A small semi-circular chunk is missing from its side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the ori…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LIN-D4C018
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1150-1450.
It is triangular with a circular flat base and top with a circular hole running through the object. Pale-cream patina.
Diameter: 23.9 mm; Height: 24.72 mm; Weight: 32.92g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-AA63E0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.2mm, either miscast or more probably part-melted, Walton Rogers form B. Eight wide radial cuts or grooves appear on one side of the whorl: this texture or decoration has recently been noted as a most unusual feature of another whorl reported recently from the immediate vicinity. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 1000-1100
Diameter: 27.6mm, Thickness: 9.4mm, Weight: 27.99gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97DB76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of a cross Pommée with lettering reading: W Crown V (pellet within) Crown V (pellet within and flanking). The opposing side is decorated with cross Pommée H•N•?•quatrefoil/A (chevron barred).
Diameter: 32.14mm, Diameter (inner): 12.02mm, Thickness: 11.92mm, Weight: 56.0g
The metal is a cream in colour with a slightly pitted smooth patina.
It is…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97ABEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 6.75mm. neither face is decorated.
Diameter: 22.07mm, Diameter (perforation): 6.75mm, Thickness: 17.14mm, Weight: 34.4g
The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-85961F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100).
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 31.7mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8586F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100).
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.8mm. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 25.5mm, thickness …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-856B88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500).
The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan. It has a lentoid cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is decorated with faint moulded ribs, creating segments. The lower face is too worn to identify any decoration.
The whorl is brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-854AAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 8.9 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex. There are thrre lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object, the fourth is missing due to damage.
The whorl has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 29 grams.
The whorl is of a light to mid grey c…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8502D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Early Medieval date (AD 43-800).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 16.7mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-ED201D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex section with a moulded central aperture of diameter 7.5mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The spindle whole size could admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850
Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 25.16gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm.
The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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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: WMID-1AD4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration.
The whorl has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.50 oz).
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A88D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration.
The whorl has a diameter of 29.7 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g (1.58 oz).
The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C795E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850, of Walton Rogers form A1 with.one flat face and one domed.
Thickness: 10.05mm
Weight: 36.17g
Diameter: 25.18mm
Diameter of central aperture: 6.27mm
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole suggests an early to mid Saxon date.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C75163
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1000. It is probably of Walton Rogers form A1, although it appears to be miscast or squashed as it is oval and has one flattened side. It has one flat face which is quite rough, and one domed face. The central hole is large and oval shaped.
Length: 28.17mm
Width: 23.67mm
Thickness: 8.15mm
Weight: 23.41g
Size of internal aperture: Length 13.54mm and Width 9.73mm.
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Sax…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C7302D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, around AD 700 - 850. The whorl has one flat face, one fairly flat face and vertical sides with a central hole of internal diameter 7.8mm. The whorl is undecorated with a light grey patina. It is 23.9 mm in diameter and 14.2mm thick. It weighs 47.2g.
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. She dates the type as common from AD 900, but they a…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C71830
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It is discoid, with a flat base and a convex upper side. It has a a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6mm. The whorl is undecorated with a light grey patina. It is 20.6 mm in diameter and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 10.2gm.
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from&…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6F065
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1, probably of Roman or Early Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1000. The whorl is undecorated and has a light cream patina. It is 20.5mm in diameter and 9.1mm thick with a central, oval perforation of internal diameter 4.2mmm. It weighs 14.7g. Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole suggests a Roman da…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87D4B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form A2.
The spindle whorl is shaved bi-conical (asymmetrical) with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The design appears to contain small rectangular cells on the faces and exterior edges.
The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.32mm in diameter, 10.79mm thick and weighs 44.18g. The perforation is 10.86mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-734A14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. Both sides are decorated with a series of radiating lines.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6080F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a central perforation measuring 8.9mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to have been decorated. One face presents a large riased line that bisects through the centre. The opposite face is worn with possible cross hatch decoration. The object has a light cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; width 8.8mm; weight 26.64g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not com…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-606E14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised interlaced rope design. The object has a dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 20.7mm; width 9.1mm; weight 14.9g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-5CD5D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9mm, Walton Rogers form B. Eight deep symmetrically distributed cuts radiate from the hole on the lower side [as cast – perhaps the upper side as used]. Though tidy enough to be deemed decoration, such features are actually rare on whorls of this simple form, and so many such cuts are perhaps an unparalleled feature. They might serve as tying notches, though a primary use as a whorl or a secondary use as a fishing line would usually require only one tying notch. Patinated. The spindle …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5C5E18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface but are decorated; one face presents a raised esign of zig-zag lines that cover the width between the face and the perforation, with a pellet between each line. The opposite face presents raised lines from the perforation to the edge. The object has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 28.4mm; width 6.9mm; weight 30g
Decor…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-36A4BB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from AD 850-1000. It has one flat face and one domed with straight sides forming a median band, and is undecorated. Form A1 whorls are known from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole makes a late Saxon date more likely.
Thickness: 6.78mm
Weight: 23g
Diameter: 27.81mm
Diameter of central aperture: 9.77mm
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35CEDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. Is has one flat and one domed face making it Walton Rogers form A1. The central hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 23.4mm in diameter and 8.1mm high. It weighs 20.5g.
Form A1 whorls are usually dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, but they also appear in the Roman period (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). Those with a central perforation of less than 6mm are more likely to be Roman, of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: BH-247DFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating to the Medieval (c.AD 1066-1500).
Description: the spindle whorl is biconical and truncated at each apex by a central cylindrical perforation. The upper sphere is decorated by circumventing moulded rib that is situated between the middle and apex of the object. The space between the rib and the apex is decorated with moulded dots. Between the rib and the middle of the object is a moulded pattern of inverted 'V's, with a moulded dot between each V and one in the middle of the V…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-E278E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700).
Description: The spindle whorl is annular in plan and sub-cyclindrical in profile, with a slightly convex top that may have been decorated. The weight has a circular central hole.
Measurements: Diameter: 22.80 mm; Internal Diameter: 6.7 mm; Thickness: 4.77 mm; Weight: 14.93 g.
Discussion: Spindle whorls are perforated weights from wooden drop spindles. Their weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of fibres into yarn. For a similar e…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF831B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD1100-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges with a central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form C. Both sides are decorated with the same pattern, consisting of a zigzagged border, creating seven triangular segments. A pellet decorates each segments.
The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-CB0439
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead spindle whorl, c. 1200-1500 AD. This conforms to Walton Rogers Form C.
This biconical spindle whorl has a central perforation (diameter: 11.51mm). Both faces are decorated with an irregular pattern of raised pellets and diagonal lines. In some places this detail has become worn and the outer flan is dented, probably due to post-depositional factors.
Lead spindle whorls are well attested finds on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, with numerous similar examples. See for example: NARC-A174E9, LVPL-366B6E, LVPL-36281F.
Dimensions:
Th…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CAA08C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C.
The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is decorated on both sides with irregularly spaced and oriented raised lines and pellets.
The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walt…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines.
Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm.
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A174E9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with double a satire and pellets distributed between each line. On the opposing side are radiating lines and pellets with a single letter in each cell, it reads + E/T/W/A
Diameter: 29.21mm, Diameter (inner): 10.47mm, Thickness: 11.21mm, Weight: 42.3g
The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
It is possible th…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-9FEA38
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 probably dating from the Early Medieval period, around AD 700 - 850. The whorl has two flat faces and a central hole. The sides are vertical. It is not decorated and has a light grey patina. It is 22.5mm in diameter and 14.8mm high. It weighs 47.9g. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 8.8mm.
Walton Rogers form B1 whorls are known from AD 700 to about AD 1200 but the size of the hole suggests a date from AD 500-850, (Early t…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-9FC122
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date, about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. It has one flat face and one domed. It is 25.4mm in diameter and 6.9mm high. It weighs 29.4g. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 9.1mm.
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole suggests a late Saxon date.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-9F96F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. It has one flat face and one domed, and it is oval in plan. Measurements; diameter 23.3mm, thickness 9.5mm, weight 18.4mm. The internal hole is 7.0mm
Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form A1 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole suggests an early to mid Saxon date.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-943B0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval miss-cast lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a design of raised pellets on one face. The whorl is miss-cast with much of one face missing. The other face has faint crossed raised lines on it, and a large lump of lead projecting from the face. The whorl is 30.2mm diameter, 16.2mm thick and 39.1g. The central hole is 8.3mm diameter.
Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. She cites Ivens et al (1995) that those with dots are Post Medieval. Decorated b…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-622C9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100).
The whorl is sub-circular in plan but some parts are distorted in shape. It has an oval central perforation measuring 8mm x 5.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 28.4mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 20.6 grams.
Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-621532
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 6.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 24.1mm,…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-60167E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is of Walton Rogers form A1. It is plano-convex, D shaped in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. The domed side is decorated with an irregular pattern of moulded pellets and ridges. The flat or underside is undecorated,
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight: 65.11 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-39F447
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides, very neat on one, very coarse on other side. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 29.5mm, Thickness: 13.1mm, Weight: 36.23gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-39956D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. lead cast biconical spindle whorl, radial lines and dots on one side, flower and dots on other. Though the mass is not given it is likely to exceed 50gms, an arbitrary mass beyond which a primary use plying cord may be entertained. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 37.5mm, Thickness: 19.4mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-397483
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots, similar on both sides. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 27.7mm, Thickness: 13.6mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-3956A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, bows and dots on both sides. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 25.9mm, Thickness: 12.5mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-393655
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Conical lead cast spindle whrol, radial lines and dots. The source record proposes a medieval date. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 29.4mm, Thickness: 8.9mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-366B6E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface. One face appears decorated with raised traverse lines with single pellets in between. The object has a grey / dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 24.2mm; width 7.2mm; weight 17.02g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-36281F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 10.8mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same design of a raised sequence of motifs in the following order: six petalled flower, love heart, W, four petalled flower, love heart, W. The object has a smooth dark grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 27.4mm; width 10.9mm; weight 32.41g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-0FBCFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Small cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 6.2mm; chipped and patinated thereafter. Walton Rogers form A1. The small spindle hole may point to a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850
Diameter (long axis): 22.7mm, Thickness: 8.9mm, Weight: 17.95gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Cadney', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-0F89CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a moulded central aperture of diameter 11.7mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Shrinkage lines around the hole on the flat side may indicate the object was cast in an open mould. A gouge beside the hole on the flat side might be a tying groove signalling the conversion of whorl to line weight. Patinated. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000
Diameter: 25.7mm, Thickness: 12mm, Weight: 39.35gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Cadney', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-0F60D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm, Walton Rogers form A1. There is a slight shrinkage line around the hole which may suggest the object was cast in an open mould. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date though the metal retains a greyish tint. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 850-1000
Diameter: 28.9mm, Thickness: 11.0mm, Weight: 46.86gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Cadney', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-CF49A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, radial line decoration, similar on both sides. Source record suggests a medieval date. The mass may point to as primary function plying cord. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 25.8mm, Thickness: 18.4mm, Weight: 52.64gms
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BBBFFD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Fat flat cast lead disc, elaborate design on both sides. Walton Rogers form B. The mass might suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Medieval, 1100-1200
Diameter: 32.1mm, Thickness: 9.3mm, Weight: 51.12gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BB2AB7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, dots and bows on both sides, source record proposes a medieval date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 25.8mm, Thickness: 13.0mm, Weight: 36.15gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BA27BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, bows and dots on both sides [source record suggests a medieval date]. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 25.9mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 33.15gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B6EC87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, decorated on one side only, radial and concentric lines. The source record advances a medieval date. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 30.4mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 54.61gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A5D8B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical lead cast spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides identical [source record suggests a later medieval date] . Suggested date [MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 32.8mm, Thickness: 9.7mm, Weight: 39.33gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-A1F3BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy artefact which may be a part formed spindle whorl or gaming piece. It is circular with a central hole. One side is flat with a central depression running around it, leaving the inner and outer edges raised. The other side has three 'globules' raised above the base, leaving one flat area, the globules and flat part all covering approximately a quarter of the diameter. It has an even brown patina. While the shape and central hole are characteristics of spindle whorls, they are also found on Viking lead alloy turreted gaming pieces. As it is a miscast p…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-A1D329
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge. Inside these frames are triangular patterns formed of chords which terminal with a knop. The other side has a the same two frames outside and inside although less prominently and lines triangles with the wide base at the centre. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500
Dimensions: 27mm diameter and 12mm deep, the central hole is 10mm diameter and…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-A132EB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge. Inside these frames are triangular patterns formed of chords. The other side has a the same two frames outside and inside and lines radiating from the centre. It has an even light brown patina, and some degredation. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500.
Dimensions: 31mm diameter, 11,mm deep and the central hole is 8mm diameter. It weighs 28.29g
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-A0AB85
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots on both sides. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600
Diameter: 29.5mm, Thickness: 9.3mm, Weight: 30.60gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-91CD18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C.
The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It appears undecorated.
The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 32.7mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 54.5g. The perforation is 10.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8E9427
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B.
The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, flat sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated.
The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.75mm in diameter, 9.36mm thick and weighs 47.65g. The perforation is 10.19mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to Medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-77F00B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. One side of the object is incomplete and both faces are worn. The incomplete face presents a raised zig-zag decoration and the other face is too worn to determine any details. The object has a pale cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 22.3mm; width 11mm; weight 16.31g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovere…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450.
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm.
The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-374DCE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
The object is plano-convex with a reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light cream patina.
Diameter: 31.2 mm; Thickness: 7.62mm; Weight: 37.65g
Other ref: 73
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-37415D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
The object is biconvex with a flat top and reverse. Off-centre sub-oval hole. Traces of radiating lines and pellets on both sides. Light-brown-cream patina.
Diameter: 29.33 mm; Thickness: 11.61 mm; Weight: 31.94g
Other ref: 71
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-3712D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
The object is plano-convex with a flat reverse. Off-centre sub-oval hole. Undecorated. Light-brown-cream patina.
Diameter: 37.05 mm; Thickness: 11.26 mm; Weight: 43.73g
Other ref: 70
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-370413
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
The object is biconvex with a flat top and reverse. Faint traces of radiating line motif. Light-brown-cream patina.
Diameter: 28.14 mm; Thickness: 13.8 mm; Weight: 49.06g
Other ref: 69
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-36CE4E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
The object is broadly triangular with sloping sides and a flat reverse and top.It is undecorated. Brownish-cream patina.
Diameter: 25.08 mm; Thickness: 9.84 mm; Weight: 22.9g
Other ref: 67
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-2B692E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
Biconical with a thickened outer circumferiential band. There are traces of radiating ribs and pellets. Motif on both sides. Pale cream patina with patches of black. Very worn.
Diameter: 29.67 mm; Thickness: 8.30 mm; Weight: 35.53g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0DF8C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 7.7mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents a raised border around the perforation from which angled lines radiate. The other face presents alternating raised traverse lines and pellets in the centre. The object has a smooth light cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 28.6mm; width 9.4mm; weight 35.56g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficu…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-036814
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is a rectangle with rounded corners. The outer face is slightly convex, with the base being flat with a slight concentric groove around the central perforation. This sub-circular perforation is 8.48mm diameter. The object is a dark cream colour.
It measures 26.39mm long, 25.16mm wide, 11.04mm thick and weighs 42.23g.
Spindle whorls and weights, as artefact types, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long p…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-FC99FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500
Circular lead whorl. Plano-convex in cross-section. Slightly off-centre circular perforation. Reddish-brown patina with patches of cream/pale.
Diameter: 24.23 mm;Thickness: 6.77 mm; Weight: 20.16g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-FBBC7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Medieval period circa AD 1200-1500.
The whorl is biconical in shape with steep sides, flat edges and a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with five visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, six pellets total. There is an area on the obverse which has been worn away where the decoration is not visible. The reverse is decorates with eleven transverse lines radiating from the centre.
There are two areas on the rim of the whorl where it has been buc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FB5A2B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1100-1550). Walton Rodgers form C2. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is lozenge shaped. Both faces are undecorated and flat, and the object has developed a cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 24.1mm, Thickness 5.9mm, Weight 16.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FA452E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of post-medieval to modern date (1500-1950). Walton Rodgers form B. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is rectangular. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. Both faces are flat and undecorated, and the object has developed a cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 23.0mm, Thickness 10.7mm, Weight 26.55g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F8F6CF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or late date, 25.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 9.5mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded and there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8DAF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to post-medieval date (c.AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. The object has no decoration and has developed a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.
Dimensions: Diameter 24.3mm, Thickness 11.5mm, Weight 30.50g
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E87AE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex with a domed face, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 22.3mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E831F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 29.4mm, th…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7F503
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of early Medieval to Medieval in date (AD 850-1200).
The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 32mm, thickness 9…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7ACF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream/brown in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 19.8mm, thickness 4…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E79908
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.
The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diameter 31.3mm, t…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E78297
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD1100-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges with a central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form C. Both sides are decorated; one face presents a raised design of 12 lines radiating from the centre. A pellet decorates six of the segments. The other face is also decorated with a raised concentric circle between the perforation and edge. Eight raised lines radiate from the centre, crossing over the concentric circle. A pellet is pre…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E5066B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diam…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E4E4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The flat base has a thin concave line.
The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origi…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E4CE3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.5mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements:…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E46579
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.6mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is cream/brown in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measu…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E45217
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: diame…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E43027
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100).
The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.9mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.
The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Measurements: d…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9453B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.
The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated raised lines diagonally radiating from the perforation to the outer edge forming triangular cells along the interior and exterior edges. All but two of the resulting cells have a single raised pellets within. Some damage is present on this side. The radiating lines are replicated on the other side of the whorl. Only the interior cells feature the single pellet within.
The metal…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-7DCFB9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.5mm with a prominent flattened circumferential rim , patinated and abraded. While the spindle hole size and indeed the surface condition may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian or later date, the form might point to this being a homemade copy using one half of a biconical whorl to form a mould. Suggested date: Unknown, Early Medieval to Post-Medieval, 850-1600
Diameter: 29.3mm, Thickness: 10.8mm, Weight: 41.20gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
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