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: 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-7ABFC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small lead probable spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is conical with a truncated top and a small central circular perforation of 2.2mm diameter. It fits into Walton Rogers form A2 if it is a whorl, but the size of the central hole may be too small, and the object may be a weight or bead instead. The object is 12.9mm long, 11.9mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 5.62g.  The hole in the centre of the top has a diameter of 2.2mm. Form A2 whorls are most common from AD 700 - 1100, but those with a central hole smaller than 6mm diameter are more likely to b…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-781C0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from the Roman period, about  AD43 - 410.  It is plano-convex in shape with irregular edges and  a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2mm. The piece is undecorated and has an overall light brown patina. Measurements are; diameter 30.3mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 21.14g.  The central hole has a diameter of 3.2mm. Walton Rogers suggetss that whorls with a central hole of less than 6mm diameter are more likely to be Roman. She also notes the use of form A1 whorls in Ro…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: NLM-60FECB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fired clay spindle whorl fragment. Circular, probably globular with flattened upper and lower sides, object with a drilled [now] off-centre hole of diameter 6mm. Stained with pitch, paint or burning across part of its surface, possibly after being chipped. The small size would be suitable for a Roman spindle. Despite its large size, the lightweight material would make this whorl suitable for spinning a fine yarn. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 30.2mm, Thickness: 15.9mm, Weight: 13.48gms.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-AE937E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Complete stone spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman to early Post Medieval, c. 100 - 1700. The spindle whorl is circular in shape with slightly convex faces. It is made from a fine-grained sandstone, now with ground surfaces. The spindle whorl is of sub-rectangular section. The perforation is central and is circular (4.76mm diameter). There is no surviving evidence of applied decoration to the surfaces. It has a grey patina. The whorl measures 35.42mm in diameter and is 3.90mm thick and weighs 21.2g. It has been suggested that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstr…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansantffraed', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-AD096C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Complete stone spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman to early Post Medieval, c. 100 - 1700. The spindle whorl is circular in shape with rounded edges and surface, save for it reverse which is flatter, possibly indicating a break (which does not appear to be fresh). It is made from a fine-grained sandstone, now with ground surfaces. The spindle whorl is of sub-rectangular section. The perforation is slightly off centre and is circular (7.96mm diameter). There is no surviving evidence of applied decoration to the surfaces. It has a white/light grey patina with some flecks of o…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyffryn Arth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-83B7EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Object is complete lead bi-conical spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is very worn and has a rough damaged surface on both sides. It has a small central hole. It appears to have some simple decoration visible on a small section, which is vertical lines running from the outer rim to the central hole. It has a white and grey patina. The object has a diameter of 28.01mm and is 13.08mm thick and weighs 37.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-56DF4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Lead Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina. Unknown Date. There are sections of the whorl missing and it has a pit-marked appearance but is still intact. The object weighs 12.4g and is 19.01mm in diameter and is 9.23mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-56D1C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Lead Spindle Whorl. Ring-like in shape, with a white and grey patina. Unknown Date. There are sections of the whorl missing and it has a pit-marked appearance but is still intact. The object weighs 5.6g and is 17.57mm in diameter and is 7.74mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-56C4E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Complete Lead Spindle Whorl. Spherical in shape, with a white and grey patina. Unknown Date. The object weighs 15.4g and is 17.58mm in diameter and is 13.83mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-56B9DD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Lead Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina. Small section of the whorl is missing. Unknown Date. The object weighs 10.9g and is 18.97mm in diameter and is 8.52mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-56ADB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Lead Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina. Small section of the whorl is missing. Unknown Date. The object weighs 11.4g and is 18.23mm in diameter and is 12.23mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-5698FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Complete Lead Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina and smooth surface. Unknown Date. The object weighs 25.3g and is 23.58mm in diameter and is 11.49mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-5646BA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Complete Lead Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina and smooth surface. Unknown Date. The object weighs 14.4g and is 20.21mm in diameter and is 10.62mm thick.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ciliau Aeron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-45B446
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Two Complete, Bi-conical Lead Spindle Whorls. Both are circular in shape, with a circular central hole, and both are decorated similarly. The obverses features several single pellets, with several larger donut shapes. The reverse features small and larger single pellets. Both have light white/grey patinas. The Whorl on the left weighs 32.1g and has a diameter of 28.49mm, is 10.07mm thick and has an internal hole diameter of 11.04mm. The Whorl on the right weighs 35.8g and has a diameter of 31.27, is 11.14mm thick and has an internal hole diameter of 10.04. These were found approximat…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-419383
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete cast lead, decorated spindle whorl of medieval or post medieval date. Both sides of the object are decorated with single radial lines with a single pellet between each one. The object weighs 23.2g, it has a diameter of 25.05mm, and is 14.54mm thick, with a central perforation of 12.55mm in diameter. The central perforation is still packed with soil.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St David's', grid reference and parish protected.

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: DYFED-0F0414
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Circular shaped, complete, decorated lead spindle whorl. The whorl has a mixture of white and brown patina. The decoration is faint but shows circles and dots. It weighs 18.2g, 22.80mm in diameter and its central hole has an internal diameter of 9.25mm.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Henfynyw', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.