Record ID: CPAT-18A541
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: CPAT-147752
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
'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).
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Record ID: CPAT-1AD573
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 17th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: CPAT-D7FC16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, lead spindle whorl (CPAT, 2012).
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-422B95
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A skewed truncated cone-shaped lead spindle whorl with central hole. Creamy colour. Difficult to determine a date for this find.
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
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Record ID: CPAT-1D6951
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
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Record ID: CPAT-FBEFA1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
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Record ID: CPAT-AB59D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead biconical spindle whorl.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
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Record ID: CPAT-49C074
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-08D916
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Sunday 4th July 2010
Last updated: Sunday 4th July 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-06E311
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-112045
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-10F808
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-10DFF2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-E02713
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-E01975
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-DFF315
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-DFE177
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D3A0D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-6477E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 21st May 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-224FF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-2217A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl or perhaps a weight, of indeterminate date. Possibly Roman but equally, it may be post medieval. The whorl/weight has an elliptical form and is undecorated. The central hole has a diameter of 5.5mm and the wear pattern appears to be off centre, giving credence to the weight theory, perhaps fishing associated. The surface has considerable scarring with a dull cream patina.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-16FB58
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A simple undecorated lead alloy spindle whorl, difficult as ever to date, it may be of Roman to post medieval origin. The whorl has a 'dumpy' bi-conical form with a central hole diameter of 7.25mm. The surface has the typical pale cream/grey patina.
Created on: Monday 17th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-D1E314
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D1D482
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D1CA23
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-D1BEA2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D1B476
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D1A911
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D19731
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-D18B35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-D17F22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-D162A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Friday 14th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-3C4A34
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.  
Created on: Friday 7th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-551104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.  
Created on: Monday 26th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-54F621
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.  
Created on: Monday 26th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-9D2AD1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Saturday 17th April 2010
Last updated: Saturday 17th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-9D1624
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Saturday 17th April 2010
Last updated: Saturday 17th April 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-9CFE95
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Saturday 17th April 2010
Last updated: Saturday 17th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-9CD737
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Saturday 17th April 2010
Last updated: Saturday 17th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.