CPAT-18A541: SPINDLE WHORL
A biconical lead spindlewhorl, much abraded but with traces of a linear pattern or sunburst effect on the surfaces. The item is 24mm in diameter with a central hole measuring 10mm.
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CPAT-147752: SPINDLE WHORL
'Half a dozen' lead spindle whorls, not found together, but in same locality. One found quite close to a medieval dagger guard (PAS ref CPAT-B3761A).
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CPAT-1AD573: SPINDLE WHORL
Cast lead spindle whorl, circular in plan and truncated conical in profile and section. There are faint traces of radiating linear decoration on the upper surface. There is a slightly off-centre circular hole, 6.7mm in diameter. The spindle whorl is 25.9mm in diameter and 7.5mm thick, and weighs 22.5g.
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CPAT-D7FC16: SPINDLE WHORL
A worn, lead spindle whorl (CPAT, 2012).

CPAT-422B95: SPINDLE WHORL
A skewed truncated cone-shaped lead spindle whorl with central hole. Creamy colour. Difficult to determine a date for this find.

CPAT-1D6951: SPINDLE WHORL
A grey, stone spindle-whorl decorated with incised lines radiating from the central hole (for the wooden spindle). It's condition is worn and one or 2 pieces have flaked away from the surface. Its overall diameter is 46mm, and the central hole is 10mm. Difficult to date, spindle-whorls having been used from prehistory up into the post-medieval period.

CPAT-FBEFA1: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead spindle whorl with four projections making it look rather like the handle of a tap. They appear to be a part of the whorl rather than untrimmed casting spurs.

CPAT-AB59D6: SPINDLE WHORL
Lead biconical spindle whorl.

CPAT-49C074: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead bi-conical spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date. As ever, always difficult to be precise on date with no other evidence, thus it is possible that the date range may go back to the Roman. The whorl is undecorated and has a central hole diameter of 10.15mm. The surface is covered with a pale cream oxidation.

CPAT-08D916: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead bi-conical spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval origin. The whorl is poorly cast with no decoration and just about qualifies for the bi-conical form but the intent is clear. The central hole is 11.65mm and the surface is now pitted and marked and covered with the typical pale cream patina further discoloured by the reddish soil adhered to the surface.

CPAT-06E311: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead spindle whorl of indeterminate date, coming as they do from early Roman to the post medieval periods. This whorl has an elliptical doughnut form and is crudely cast. The central hole has a diameter of 5.7mm and the surface is heavily oxidised.

CPAT-112045: SPINDLE WHORL
A small lead alloy bi-conical decorated spindle whorl of indeterminate date. The whorl was found in an area where medieval and post medieval coins have been found and thus we may perhaps assume that date range for this whorl. Each side of the whorl is decorated with random angular lines forming triangles and chevrons. The central hole has a diameter of 9.5mm. The surface has the typical pale cream/grey lead oxide patina.

CPAT-10F808: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead alloy cast bi-conical medieval to post medieval decorated spindle whorl. Always difficult to date, this whorl came from an area that has produced artefacts from the noted period although an earlier date cannot be ruled out. This whorl has a typical zigzag to one surface and simple radial/parallel lines to the other. The central hole is 10.5mm in diameter and the surface has the typical cream/grey lead oxide patina.

CPAT-10DFF2: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of possible medieval to post medieval date. The whorl has a typical bi-conical form with a central hole of 8.15mm in diameter. The whorl is undecorated with minor casting flaws and has been slightly deformed by later possible damage in the ground. The surface has a pale cream powdery patina.

CPAT-E02713: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl of indeterminate date. The whorl is roughly cast with what might be the remnants of the casting sprue still in place. The surface appears to have been cast with a zigzag decorative feature and it is now encrusted by a pale cream lead oxide. The central hole has a diameter of 8.95mm. As the find area has only thrown up other coins/artefacts of a medieval to post medieval date, this whorl may be from that same period.

CPAT-E01975: SPINDLE WHORL
A small lead alloy bi-conical decorated spindle whorl of indeterminate date. The whorl was found in an area where medieval and post medieval coins have been found and thus we may perhaps assume that date range for this whorl. Each side of the whorl is decorated with random angular lines forming triangles and chevrons. The central hole has a diameter of 9.45mm. The surface has the typical pale cream/grey lead oxide patina.

CPAT-DFF315: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead alloy medieval to post medieval spindle whorl with an attached outer plain ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by four lugs or stays. It is perhaps a deliberate design feature, to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead? The ring is now crushed into the central boss, which has a vague bi-conical section which is decorated with four distinct joined arches on both sides. The central hole is 10.34mm in diameter and the surface has a grey/cream lead oxidised patina.

CPAT-DFE177: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date. These ubiquitous lead whorls were is use from the Roman to the post medieval and beyond. This artefact came from a area where other medieval coins have been found and thus may perhaps be medieval in origin. The whorl has a bi-conical undecorated form with a central hole of 8.2mm. It has a pale grey/cream patina.

CPAT-D3A0D7: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The whorl is undecorated and has an elliptical form with a central hole of 9.1mm. The artefact is now encrusted with a pale grey/cream patina.

CPAT-6477E4: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast bi-conical spindle whorl of indeterminate date, being in use from the Roman to past post medieval but probable medieval or later. This artefact is a typical undecorated whorl with a central hole of 12.8mm. The surface is heavily corroded by the lead oxide to a mottled pale cream.

CPAT-224FF4: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date. Possibly Roman but equally, it may be post medieval. The whorl is circular, flat and undecorated. The central hole has a diameter of 7.25mm The surface has a dull tan/cream patina and much of the rim has broken away.

CPAT-D1E314: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a bi-conical form with each side having a symmetrical radial cast line decoration. The central hole is 11.3mm in diameter and the surface is heavily worn with the pale cream/grey patina.

CPAT-D1D482: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a bi-conical form with each side having several, symmetrical radial cast sections with a central dot in each. The central hole is 10.75mm in diameter and the surface is heavily worn with the pale cream/grey patina.

CPAT-D1CA23: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead alloy medieval to post medieval spindle whorl with an attached outer plain ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by four lugs or stays. It is perhaps a deliberate design feature, to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead? The ring is now crushed into the central boss, which has a vague bi-conical section. The central hole is 9.9mm in diameter and the surface has a grey/cream lead oxidised patina.

CPAT-D1BEA2: SPINDLE WHORL
A crudely cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date. This whorl has a roughly bi-conical form with no distinctive decoration. It is covered in crude 'lumps and bumps' but they are without form. The central hole is 7.4mm in diameter and the surface has the grey/cream lead oxide finish.

CPAT-D1B476: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval undecorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a broadly box shaped section with one side having a raised central rim and the other being flat. The central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and has a dark concretion still in situ which may be the remnant of the 'drop spindle'. Otherwise, the whorl has the dul grey/cream lead oxidation.

CPAT-D1A911: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval decorated lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a bi-conical form with the distinctive zigzag and dot pattern to one side. The other side has six sectors, each alternately decorated by vertical or horizontal cast lines. The central hole is 9.45mm and there are two casting spurs to the rim. The surface has a grey/cream lead oxide patina with dark brown earth staining.

CPAT-D19731: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. This example has a simple box section with no distinguishing decorative style. The central hole is 9.7mm and the surface has now a dull grey/cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-D18B35: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval lead alloy cast spindle whorl in bi-conical form with the remnants of cast, probable zigzag pattern lines to each side. The central hole is 10.12mm and the whorl has the typical pale cream/grey lead oxide patina.

CPAT-D17F22: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval lead alloy cast spindle whorl in bi-conical form but with a thinner cross section to the usual style. Each side has cast decoration; one side having typical zigzag ridges, whist the other has a centrally placed circumferential cast ridge with radial cast lines forming box sections. The central hole is 10.38mm in diameter and the surface has the typical pale cream/grey lead oxide patina.

CPAT-D162A7: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval to post medieval lead alloy cast spindle whorl in bi-conical form. Each side is decorated by cast perpendicular lines from the rim to the apex. The hole has a diameter of 8.9mm and the surface has a pale grey/cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-3C4A34: SPINDLE WHORL
A lead bi-conical spindle whorl of indeterminate date. The whorl has a relatively deep form and is not untypical of the Roman period. In this example, the waist section has been pierced from top to bottom; however, it is impossible to determine if it is a casting flaw or a deliberate feature. The central hole diametre is 10.1mm. The surface has a typical lead sulphide light grey/cream patina.

CPAT-551104: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl that is possibly Roman. Always difficult to date, spindle whorls appear right through to the post medieval, however, this whorl was found close to a single Roman coin and a second whorl of similar design and the characteristic 'deep' design may be indicative of a Roman origin. The undecorated whorl has a bi-conical form and a large casting flaw to one side. The central hole has a diameter of 9.25mm. The surface is now covered with a pale cream oxidation.

CPAT-54F621: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl that is possibly Roman. Always difficult to date, spindle whorls appear right through to the post medieval, however, this whorl was found close to a single Roman coin and a second whorl of similar design and the characteristic 'deep' design may be indicative of Roman origin. The whorl has a convex bi-conical form and a central hole diameter of 7.25mm. The surface is now covered with a pale cream oxidation.

CPAT-9D2AD1: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of uncertain date. This example is plain with no decorative features and has a central hole of 9.57mm. It has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-9D1624: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead, undecorated bi-conical spindle whorl of unknown date. This example is a little different from the usual whorl, being much deeper in form with a central hole of 9.63mm. There is a small cut to one end that is modern and probably caused when excavating the piece which now has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-9CFE95: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of uncertain date. This example is plain with no decorative features and has a large central hole of 11.2mm. It has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-9CD737: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of unknown date. This example is plain with no decorative features but with an interesting attribute consisting of a drilled hole to the centre of one side. It is possible that this modification was an attempt to prevent the weight falling off the spindle by the use of a ‘retaining pin’. It has a large central hole of 11.1mm. The surface has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-9CBA66: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a small roughly cast bi-conical lead spindle whorl of unknown date that may be Roman to post medieval or beyond. This example has the remnants of a zig-zag decorative moulding around each side and a central hole of 9.9mm. It has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-98FC30: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of unknown date given their use form Roman to post medieval and beyond. This example is plain with no decorative features and has a large central hole of 10mm. It has a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-98DF31: SPINDLE WHORL
A small cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl of unknown date. This example the vague outline of a decorated surface with alternate segments on the top and bottom surface giving a ‘cog’ like appearance. The weight has relatively large central hole of 10mm and is covered with a pale cream lead oxide patina.

CPAT-D9EB57: SPINDLE WHORL
This is an interesting lead, possibly medieval spindle whorl. In date, it may be from the Roman times to the late medieval. The central boss is bi-conical and decorated with straight ridged lines to each surface. It then has an unusual feature of an attached outer rope decorated ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by four lugs or stays. It is a deliberate design feature, perhaps to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead? See CPAT-39D310 for a similar object. The object is now a whitish grey with lead corrosion.

CPAT-D9CD73: SPINDLE WHORL
This is lead, possibly medieval spindle whorl. Dating is always difficult as they were in use from the Roman times to the late medieval. The central boss is bi-conical and decorated with angled ridged lines to each surface. It then has an unusual feature of an attached outer rope decorated ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by four lugs or stays. It is a deliberate design feature, perhaps to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead? See CPAT-39D310 for a similar object. The object is now a whitish grey with lead corrosion.

CPAT-D9A714: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy cast spindle whorl that may be Roman to post medieval in date. This piece is a flattened doughnut in form and has a central hole with a diameter of 7.37mm. The surface is pocked marked and heavily oxidised.

CPAT-D99173: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy, bi-conical spindle whorl of possible Roman to post medieval origin. This example has a central hole diameter of 8.9mm and no decoration to either side. The surface is oxidised to a pale cream/white.

This is a simple cast flat form lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. As ever with the lead whorls, it may be Roman to post medieval in date. This whorl has no marking beyond a slight radial cut to one side. The hole is 7.95mm in diameter. The surface is heavily oxidised.

CPAT-D96B81: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. It may be as early as Roman or perhaps, as late as the post medieval. This whorl has a conical top and a flat bottom surface with a slightly ovoid form. There is no decoration and the central hole is 7.7mm in diameter. Now heavily oxidised.

CPAT-D95EA6: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a cast lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate origin, being possibly Roman to post medieval in date. This example is in the form of a flattened doughnut with an off-centre hole with one surface having a ‘ripple’ effect from the casting process. The hole has a diameter of 6.5mm. It is heavily oxidised.

CPAT-D94C97: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, or weight, flat on both sides with no decoration. The object may be Roman to post medieval in origin. The rim has been cut into or damaged in the ground and has lost its symmetry. The central hole is 9.04mm in diameter. The surface is heavily oxidised.

CPAT-D939E1: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy bi-conical, cast spindle whorl of indeterminate date. IT may be as early as Roman but equally, it may be post medieval. This example has a scratched spoke decoration to one side with a plain back. The central hole is 9.7mm in diameter. The surface is now oxidised to a pale grey/white.

This is a lead spindle whorl of indeterminate age. The possibility for these ubiquitous objects runs from the Roman period, up to and beyond the post medieval. In this instance, the whorl is crudely executed with a flat pock marked base and a conical top surface. It is sub circular in form and has an offset central hole with a diameter of 6.7mm. The surface is now encrusted with lead oxide.

CPAT-76BD64: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a small, ball form, lead spindle whorl that may date from the Roman period to the post medieval. As ever, the exact date of these objects remains difficult to tie down when not found in datable strata. This one is well oxidised and has a central hole diameter of 6mm.

CPAT-B94EF6: SPINDLE WHORL
This is an undecorated, lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date. It may be as early as Roman but equally, it may be post medieval. This example is circular with the appearance of being formed from two smaller, flat discs having been joined together. The seam around the circumference is mimicked on the inside of the central hole where it forms an undercut at the joint. The central hole, which widens on the inside, has a maximum external diameter of 8.5mm. The whorl is now covered with lead oxide corrosion with considerable surface knocks and scraps.

This lead alloy spindle whorl is of an indeterminate date, being possibly Roman to post medieval. In this instance the whorl is crudely fashioned and has a central hole diameter of 6.55 mm. One surface is flat with the other being crudely convex; overall, the surface is rough and covered with lead sulphide corrosion.

CPAT-AB7B96: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of indeterminate date, their being in use from pre Roman times, to the post medieval. This barrel shaped artefact has neither distinguishing marks nor decoration but has the look of some antiquity. The surface is bumped chipped and scratched with a light grey/white lead corrosion.

CPAT-9E3D00: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl from antiquity. Dating out of context finds of this nature remains difficult as it may be Roman or post medieval. In character, it is crude and undecorated with a central hole diameter of 7.68 mm. The surface is heavily oxidised.

CPAT-9DFFE4: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a typical lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date. This example is ball shaped with a central hole diameter of 6.9 mm and no decoration. It was found in close proximity of a few small Roman finds and thus, it may be of Roman origin. However, their use continues well into the post medieval and a later date cannot be ruled out. The surface is oxidised with a whitish/grey layer.

CPAT-EF36A7: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a small and plain spindle whorl from perhaps the Roman period. These whorls are as ever, very difficult to tie down to an age being in use from the Roman to the post medieval. In this case, it was found in the same field as a Roman brooch and another whorl, it may then be Roman in context. The whorl is undecorated and has the typical lead sulphide corrosion, being a pale cream/white

CPAT-EED077: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl dating from possibly the Roman period, to the post medieval. In this case, it was found in the same field as Roman artefacts (a dolphin brooch) and another small spindle whorl, so it may be Roman in origin and it certainly has an aged look about it. It has an unusual arrangement with four extended ‘wings’ to perhaps improve on the spinning forces? The central hub, is bi-conical and undecorated, the hole is 10.5 mm in diameter. It is now a pale cream with lead sulphide corrosion.

CPAT-DA9916: SPINDLE WHORL
This is an interesting lead, possibly medieval spindle whorl. Dating is always difficult as they were in use from the Roman times to the late medieval. The central boss is biconical and decorated with angled ridged lines to each surface. It then has an unusual feature of an attached outer rope decorated ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by four lugs or stays. It is a deliberate design feature, perhaps to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead? See CPAT-39D310 for a similar object. The object is now a whitish grey with lead corrosion.

CPAT-FAD914: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a simple lead alloy, bi-conical spindle whorl that may be from any period between the Roman and Post Medieval. Given the ubiquitous nature of these artefacts and the lack of any defining design on this piece, no further dating can be surmised. This object has a circumferential casting ridge and the bi-conical sides are slightly convex with no evidence of design. The central hole is 6.6mm in diameter. The surface is now greyish-white with the not uncommon lead corrosion.

CPAT-6AF6F5: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a cast lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date given their use from Roman to post medieval times. In this instance, the whorl is cast in a bi-conical form with a radial line decoration to both top and bottom surfaces. The central hole is large at 11.5mm and the casting is very crisp. The whorl is in remarkably 'untouched' condition, with none of the normal wear and tear so often associated with a whorl in use. It may therefore be an unused example. It is now oxidised to a pale cream.

CPAT-6AD366: SPINDLE WHORL
This is most probably a small spindle whorl that may perhaps be as early as Roman or as late as the post medieval. As ever, these artefacts are difficult to date, in this case the casting is poorly executed with some attempt to have been a bi-conical whorl. The surface is also heavily pitted, perhaps indicative of a poor casting technique or mould material. The surface is oxidised to a grey/white. The central hole is 9.33mm in diameter and there is no sign of surface decoration.

CPAT-6A4883: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a small cast lead alloy spindle whorl that may be Roman or perhaps, post medieval in origin. The artefact is bi-conical in form with what remains of a probable casting sprue to the outer rim. The central hole is 9.73mm in diameter and there is no visible decoration to the surface. The whorl is now heavily covered in a pale cream oxidation.

CPAT-69D4B1: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a small cast lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date. Given the nature of these items, they remain something of an enigma to date as they may date to anytime between the Roman and Post Medieval periods. In this instance, the whorl is simply cast as a trapezium with a large central hole being 8mm in diameter. The material is now oxidised to grey/white and there is some damage/wear to the topmost (narrower) surface.

CPAT-5C2318: SPINDLE WHORL
This discoidal stone spindle whorl probably dates from the Iron Age and is typical of examples found at the Llangynog defended enclosure in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The disc is well formed and smoothed; it has two pairs of incised parallel lines forming a cross on one face. In each case, the lines tend to converge. One quadrant has an additional radial line. The lines seem to be too coincident to have been accidental and similarly marked stone whorls have been found in context at Meare Lake Village (Somerset). In one case, the resemblance is remarkably similar - see http://www.gallica.co.uk/meare/platexxiii.gif. W175 (the reverse face of this whorl does not have the concentric markings of W175). The other/reverse face has two radial lines that may have been accidental. Overall, the whorl is a pale grey/brown and appears to be made of sandstone. Whilst stone whorls are not uncommon in later times, the similarity of this stone to those described and illustrated by H. St. George Gray in chapter IV - V (p36) in The Glastonbury Lake Village, vols. i (1911) and ii (1917). A. Bulleid and H. St. G. Gray, leads me to conclude that this whorl is indeed from an earlier date. The central hole is 6mm in diameter.

CPAT-DB6838: SPINDLE WHORL
A circular lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of indeterminate date, their being found in context from the Roman to post-medieval periods. In this case, the design to one side only, has six radiating lines from the central hole to the encircled rim. The back is plain. The surface is now a whitish grey from the oxidation of the lead.

CPAT-DAF9B1: SPINDLE WHORL
This lead or lead alloy spindle whorl is most likely to be Post Medieval in origin. The shape is barrel-like with a large bore central hole. It is possible that it is a weight - use undetermined but possibly fishing-related. On one side, there is a clear casting seam running down it's length with what may be the remains of the casting sprue at the lower edge. The surface is oxidised grey/brown with some possible copper staining.

CPAT-DAD561: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a crudely executed lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which may be Roman to post medieval in date. This example tries to be biconical in form but the casting is inexpertly done. The central hole is hour glass in form and the surface is heavily oxidised and white in colour.

This is a small lead alloy, probably medieval, spindle whorl. These are always difficult to date as they have been found in context from the Roman period, through to the post medieval. In this instance, we have a bi-conical form, cast with vertical lines to both upper and lower surfaces. The surface is now whitish in colour, typical of lead oxidation over time.

CPAT-26F477: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl and may be Roman to post medieval in date. Being lead, these objects will always throw up difficulties in dating. It is cast in the round with a moulding seam around the circumference and a large central hole.

Here we have an interesting lead, possibly medieval spindle whorl. Dating is always difficult with these items in that they were in use from the Romans to late medieval. In this example, the central boss is biconical and decorated with parallel, angled ridged lines. It then has an unusual feature of an attached outer rope decorated ring. The ring is attached to the core of the body by six lugs or stays. The ring may be thought to be the 'casting' lugs however, there is evidence of cut away lugs to the outer edge of the ring. It must therefore be a deliberate design feature, perhaps to extend the mass with a smaller amount of lead?

CPAT-A93827: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead plano-convex spindle whorl or weight. It probably dates to between the Roman and Post Medieval periods. It is impossible to be precise as to the date or actual use but it is fairly typical of the whorls/weights of the times. This example is a tad crude, with no decoration. The central hole has a diameter of 10.8 mm.

A biconical cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of uncertain date. This undecorated example has a central hole with a diametre of 8.5mm and may date from Roman times to the medieval. There are no wear marks from a rope having passed through as in perhaps a net weight and given the reasonable size of the central hole, a spindle whorl seems probable.

CPAT-AC5146: SPINDLE WHORL
This is a lead spindlewhorl or weight of indeterminate date. It may be Roman but could also date from any period since. It is circular with a large central hole; unusually, the internal faces are not parallel but trapezoidal. This supports the idea that it is a spindlewhorl but the fact that the hole is not central complicates things. The shape of the hole appears to be deliberate rather than as a result of wear. The surface is considerably oxidised.

CPAT-1F07D0: SPINDLE WHORL
This lead spindle whorl is a typical bi-conical decorated style that may be considered to be Medieval in origin. The design consists of zigzags and pellets within a circle motif; it is repeated on both sides. These items are always difficult to date with any great accuracy, ranging as they do, from Roman to Medieval. However, it is thought that this style may be more medieval than Roman.

CPAT-1CB968: SPINDLE WHORL
This small lead spindle whorl is bi-conical in form with one side being about two thirds the depth of the other. In date, it may be placed anywhere from Roman to Medieval. It is much smaller and lighter than the typical spindle whorl and it has a basic raised linear decoration to each face.

CPAT-1C8D76: SPINDLE WHORL
This lead spindle whorl is bi-conical in form and decorated on both sides and is possibly, Anglo Saxon in origin. In size, it is smaller and thus, lighter than the ‘typical’ spindle whorl. The decoration resembles runic, or pseudo runic script. Whilst it is always difficult to tie down a particular date for lead spindle whorls as they span from Roman to the post medieval, this form of decoration is though to be prevalent from the 5th to the 8th century AD.

This is a Roman to medieval lead spindle whorl of bi-conical shape with a central fixing/hanging hole. One side is decorated with a zigzag or star pattern, with raised pellets within the sectors. The other side has what looks to be a runic or perhaps, pseudo runic raised inscription.

CPAT-5ACDC8: SPINDLE WHORL
An undecorated lead spindle whorl of bi-conical form, diameter c.26mm with a central hole of diameter c.10mm. It may date from the Roman to medieval periods, or possibly even later.

CPAT-4E3C94: SPINDLE WHORL
A decorated lead spindle whorl of bi-conical form, diameter c.29mm with a central hole of diameter c.9mm. The decoration being is much worn but appears to have consisted of raised zigzag lines. The whorl is damaged by what would seem to be a plough blade or similar implement cutting into one side. The date is not certain, possibly dating from the Roman period though to medieval times, or even later.

A lead spindle whorl of diameter c.28mm, bi-conical in section, with a central hole c.10mm in diameter. Both surfaces are decorated with a raised zigzag or radiating line pattern. It has a teardrop protrusion on one side which looks like a result of the casting process that has not been trimmed. Alternatively it is possibly a net weight.

A lead biconical Spindle Whorl with designs on both sides and a central hole of 9mm diameter. One side has raised radiate lines whilst the other has 7 raised semi circular petal-like patterns with a dot at the centre of each. The surface of the spindle whorl is well worn. The period may be Roman through to Post Medieval but if the pattern on one side can be interpreted as a rose it is more likely to be medieval or early post-medieval.

A pierced thin disk of slate, a spindlewhorl with drilled, slightly off-centre, hole.

CPAT-925BF5: SPINDLE WHORL
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl decorated with raised, angled lines. Slight damage in places.

CPAT-8E3BB6: SPINDLE WHORL
Curious circular lead spindle whorl with a second, outer ring held on four lugs.

CPAT-1441C3: SPINDLE WHORL
Plain biconical lead spindle whorl.

CPAT-C29A05: SPINDLE WHORL
At least 10 spindlewhorls discovered by metal detecting over a field centred on this NGR and 'a wider area'. Some are lead, and at least two are decorated with raised lines and dots. Artefacts not seen by recorder.

CPAT-B0F101: SPINDLE WHORL
Biconical lead spindlewhorl with central hole. Triangular pattern on upper and lower surfaces. Discovered after ploughing of a field. Parallels are known from the Romano-British enclosure at Collfryn (Britnell, W, 1989) and a medieval context at Pool Road, Montgomery (Britnell, J & Jones, N, 1989).

CPAT-3F2CE8: SPINDLE WHORL
Stone (or clay) spindle whorl with two concentric circles on each face and small central hole.

CPAT-29FB73: SPINDLE WHORL
Biconical lead spindlewhorl.

CPAT-7B4D00: SPINDLE WHORL
Stone spindle whorl.

CPAT-7B3C03: SPINDLE WHORL
Damaged stone spindle whorl.

CPAT-7B1322: SPINDLE WHORL
Spindle whorl of fired clay, pale orange in colour.

CPAT-B63F84: SPINDLE WHORL
Bi-conical spindle whorl.