Record ID: DUR-F0E178
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date (c.AD410-1200). The spindle whorl is oval in shape and of plano-convex section. Dimensions: 20.8mm x 17.7mm, 9.0mm thick, weight: 14.0g.  The central hole is 7.4mm wide on the flat side and 6.0mm wide at the convex surface. The surface is a light cream-buff colour .  It is smooth but with large pits and dents in the convex surface which do not appear to form any decorative pattern.  The reverse, flat surfaces has shallower indentations and a large scrape mark of recent origin,  This type…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-17CC45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (c.AD900-1200). This is a circular, cast lead alloy spindle whorl, rectangular in section, with two flat faces and a central circular perforation. It measures 28.2mm in diameter, 9.2mm thick and the perforation has an inside diameter of 8.5mm. The surface is rough and pitted and of a light cream-buff colour.  Although the moulded decoration is now difficult to distinguish from the pitted surface.some of the holes and grooves appear to be regularly spaced. On one of the flat faces a row of circular dep…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2B1F2E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the early medieval period (AD900-1200). The object is circular with two plain,roughly cast faces and a slightly rounded,uneven edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.07mm in diameter.   The object has a cream patina or pale brown patina. Thickness: 5.23 mm; Weight: 31.61 g; Diameter: 25.53 mm. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6563); note that whilst Rogers is referring here to stone spindle whorls, many lead…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6C867F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (c.AD900-1200). The object is small, with a sub-square cross-section, and circular with a central perforation running through the object. All surfaces appear undecorated and worn and the object has a light brown patina and is worn. Diameter: 28.9mm, Height: 10.5mm, Weight: 55.38g. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6562); note that whilst Rogers is referring here to stone spindle whorls, many lead examples are of a similar form. Walton Rogers, …
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-C25678
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the early medieval period (c.AD800-1000). The whorl is is sub conical, with flat base, and is fairly crude in make,it has an uneven shape to it with one side being steeper than the other giving the suggestion that it leans to one side. There is a central circular aperture which measures 7.78mm at the base and 7.28mm at the apex. There is no decoration on the upper surface. The base is slanted inwards towards the aperture. Height: 12.49 mm Weight: 19 g Diameter: 19.64 mm This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers For…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-9A2ED2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the early medieval period (AD 700-850). The spindle whorl is sub-conical in shape with central aperture measuring 7.57mm at the apex and 8.84mm at the base. There is a defined border around the base with the sides tapering up to the aperture.The base is flat and there is no decoration on any surface. All surfaces of the metal are uneven with some pitting and casting errors especially around the basal border. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers form A1 (Walton Rogers 1997, 1738; note that whilst Rogers is referring here…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-DE3F14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating to the early medieval period (AD700-1000). The object is plano-convex whorl with a domed top and an almost flat base and with a central perforation measuring 7.6mm at the base and 9.47 at the apex. The upper surface has no decoration but has several lines marked on it with some uneven depression. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form A1. (Walton Rogers 1997, p1739; see nos. 6538 & 6539); note, whilst Rogers is referring here to stone spindle whorls, many lead examples are of a similar form. Walton Ro…
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: DUR-5353D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the medieval period (c. late 10th to early 12th century). The object is a cast, cylindrical whorl with a central perforation, which is a little off-centre and measures 10.13mm in diameter. One top edge is very slightly rounded compared to the other. There are two small linear marks on the base, probably from casting. Most surfaces show some pitting. This spindle whorl fits in with Walton Rogers (1997) form B for stone examples. It has a diameter of 28.94mm, is 8.05mm thick and weighs 42.4g. She suggests that this form dates to the late 1…
Created on: Thursday 15th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D54C0A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged, cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (AD 850 - 1100). The object is roughly circular with a large circular central perforation measuring 10.21mm to 13.81mm On one side of the perforation is a small run off notch with some marking, suggesting this is part of the casting process perhaps to facilitate its use when spinning yarn. The object is of fairly rough manufacture, with the circumference not being completely circular or even, suggesting it was home-made; there is also evidence of some later damage. It measures approximately 27.01mm in diameter, is 5.47mm …
Created on: Friday 8th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-C13F94
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (AD 750 - 1000). The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central moulded aperture of diameter 6.69mm at the apex and 8.7mm at the base. All surfaces have damage marks, some modern and some historic, possibly from casting. There is a large cut mark near the aperture at the apex.The general patina of the object is of a pale grey colouring with some slightly darker patches. Thickness: 9.81 mm Weight: 29.4 g Diameter: 23.95 mm The whorl is a Walton Rogers type A1. It can be compared with an example of a stone whor…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-1AD7E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead spindle whorls, found in the same location. The spindle whorl is circular with a flat base and a slightly concave top with rounded edges. A central perforation runs through it with a diameter of 10.73mm. All surfaces appear undecorated and worn. The metal has a light brown patina with grey patches. The whorl is 28.93mm in diameter, 9.46mm thick, and weighs 50.4g. The spindle whorl is sub-circular with one slightly concave face and a central perforation running through it. The surfaces are undecorated with a light brown/white patina and worn with nicks ar…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-1A9F87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead spindle whorls, found in the same location. A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to the early medieval period (AD 900 - 1100). The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn. The metal has a light grey patina. The whorl is 27.01mm in diameter, 6.87mm thick, and weighs 33.9g. The perforation is 10.43mm in diameter. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6563) A complete but worn lead-alloy spindle whorl d…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-9B4425
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (c.AD750-1000). The object is circular and plano-convex with a flat base and a domed top. There is a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn, there is a deep nick at the edge which appears old. The metal has a mid-brown/cream patina. The object is 25.71mm in diameter, 7.81mm thick and weighs 26.6g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form A1. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1738 no.6539; note that whilst Rogers is referring h…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-72A2F6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (c.AD900-1200). The object is small and circular with a central perforation running through the object. All surfaces appear undecorated and worn and the object has a light brown patina and is worn. The object is 17.12mm in diameter, 9.58mm thick and weighs 14.1g. The perforation is 8.82mm in diameter. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6563; note that whilst Rogers is referring here to stone spindle whorls, many lead examples are of a similar form). Walton…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-71E08C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of probable early medieval or medieval date (c.850-1100). The whorl is a small, thick circular disc with vertical sides, and flattened upper and lower surfaces. The whorl is 20.33mm in diameter with a central aperture of 8.34mm. The whorl has a light brown patina. It stands at 10.93mm and weighs 28.2gm. The whorl corresponds to Walton Rogers Form B, probably 6562, with the larger hole suggesting an Early Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian date c AD 850 - 1100. ​Similar objects can be found on the database at SWYOR-3F7632 and SWYOR-3F6152. Walton Rogers, P.,…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A9839F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval-Post-Medieval date (AD 410-1800). The object is broadly circular and convex with an off centre circular perforation. The lower face in flat while the upper is convex. There are no traces of a decorative pattern. The metal is a light grey in colour Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely dated without supporting…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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