Record ID: DUR-C21486
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD1450-1600). The whorl is circular and bi-conical with a central aperture measuring 10.82mm at the apex and 10.87mm at the base. There is a pattern on both faces of raised pellets, a form of decoration which (the record for similar spindle whorl LVPL-CFC6A8 notes) Ivens et al (1995) assigns to the early Post Medieval period. However, Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests a date range for high/late medieval spindle whorls of this form from the 13th century to before the end of the 15th century, based on…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2DA59F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Roman to Early Medieval period (AD43-1100). The object is circular disc with a central aperture measuring 6.75mm at the apex and 7.44mm at the base.Thew side of the object is very slightly sloping inwards.The surface of the metal is uneven and pitted with the base.The top and the base are flat. The base has some casting faults with more pitting shown here.There is no decoration or marks on any surface. Thickness: 11.9 mm Weight: 67.6 g Diameter: 29.75 mm Internal diameter: 5.67mm The relatively small internal diameter is s…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-043DF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval date, AD 1100-1500. The spindle whorl is very abraded and pitted but bears faint traces of pellet decoration. The central aperture measures 10.24mm, suggesting a Medieval date. It measures 27.23mm in diameter, is 7.56mm in width and weighs 24.8g. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests a date range for high/late medieval spindle whorls of this form from the 13th century to before the end of the 15th century, based on their presence in metalwork assemblages from the River Wear and the deserted settlement of Meols in Merseyside. …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-03CDB1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy, bi-convex, decorated spindle whorl of Medieval date, AD1100 - 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces are decorated with several raised diagonal lines, creating a 5 pointed star design. In the spaces inside and outside of the star pattern are 7 large pellets. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil A small raised rim is present around the edge of the spindle whorl. The central hole is circular in shape and has an internal diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-037A7C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines. Each resulting cell houses a two or three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-grey/cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.56mm in diameter, 10.45mm thick and weighs 27.7g. The perforation is 9.75mm in diameter suggesting a Medieval date when compared with the thicker spindle whorls of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th 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-33F9FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (1100–1600). The object is biconical with a central perforation (10.4mm diameter) extending straight through. The surfaces are a pale green-grey colour and rough/pitted. A moulded decoration is present on both side, consisting of raised radial lines alternating with single raised pellets, although the worn/corroded surface condition has obscured this decoration over much of the object. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the …
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 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-A44F84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl likely dating to the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a central perforation measuring about 11mm in diameter. It is very thin and has a slightly rounded cross-section. One of the faces is decorated with a series of raised lines. The decoration is very similar to biconical spindle whorls of the medieval period, but this example is of a different form. There are many examples of decorated medieval spindle whorls on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. An excavated example from a phase with mid-13th and …
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-FC07C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of unknown period. The object is plano-convex (conical with a flat base). The central hole measures 7.76mm across at the top and 7.86mm across at the base. It is fairly crude and irregular. The general patina of the object is of a pale brown colouring with some darker brown patches especially on the base. It is unclear if this was used generally as a weight, or specifically as a spindle whorl. Walton Rogers (1997, 1731) notes that Iron Age and Roman period whorls have a perforation that ranges from 4-8mm in diameter, whereas Late Ang…
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-E85295
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is a cast circular bi-convex whorl with a central aperture and a distinct central rim measuring 10.01 to 10.36mm.One face is decorated with raised pellets at regular intervals in two rows,there is a large cut in the surface near the aperture,which is modern damage.The other face is decorated with raised pellet sat regular intervals with radial lines which form trapezoidal compartments,there is a line around the top of these spaces near the aperture,there is a large dent in the edge of the aperture which …
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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Record ID: DUR-E7FE48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is circular and bi-convex with a central aperture, and is decorated on both faces with raised pellets mostly near to the central rim but with one or two on either face near the perforation,there are also some angled lines at irregular intervals from the rim to the centre,there a large groove on one face which is probably modern damage. Thickness: 13.66 mm Weight: 32.6 g Diameter: 27.09 mm The diameter of the aperture measures 10.4 to 9.96mm. The general patina of the whorl is of a pale brown a…
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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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-F9EF10
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period (c. AD1066 - 1500 ). The whorl is slightly biconical and has a central, circular apeture that is 10.53mm in diameter. It is decorated with a pattern of raised dots which are divided into groups of three by regular raised lines and the whorl as a whole is ringed with a raised circle. The whorl is worn and demonstrates evidence of patina and corrosion. The object weighs 24.1g, is 26.88mm in diameter and 9.48mm thick. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely but decorated biconical whorls are typically dated …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-117B8A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Medieval period (AD900-1200). The object is discoid in form, with straight sides, and a central circular perforation measuring 9.86mm. There are some patches of light grey patina on both surfaces but the general colour is of a darker grey. The surface is generally uneven. The form generally conforms to the Walton Rogers (1997, p1739 no. 6563) Type B giving an earlier Medieval date. Thickness: 7.64mm Weight: 43.3g Diameter: 31.03mm Ref: Rogers, Penelope Walton. 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Coppergate. Vol. 17. The Archaeol…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-2D2BBE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four cast, undecorated, lead spindle whorls from the period c.AD700-1500 An undecorated lead spindle whorl c AD700-1100 with an off-centre hole and a rounded or conical profile with an irregular hemispherical upper and a flat lower side. It has a diameter of 22.47mm, is 10.17mm thick and weighs 25.9g. The profile compares favourably to Walton Rogers form A2. A flat-sided cylindrical whorl with a slightly off-central moulded aperture of diameter 11.1mm, Walton Rogers form B. The outer edge is slightly rounded. Shrinkage lines in the upper surface suggest the object was cast in a…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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