Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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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-7B2EB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre and lipped on one surface) measuring 11.5mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing grey where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places th…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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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-556034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the Medieval to post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with flat faces a rounded edge and sub-rectangular cross section. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.8mm in diameter encircled by a plain, raised border. The object is decorated on one surface with 12 raised lines leading from the centre to the circumference. The object  has a powdery white / cream patina. There is a groove across the decorated surface that is probably some later damage whilst in the ground. Dimensions: Diameter 28…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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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-5E1A16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl from the late medieval period(c. 1200-1500). Th object is bi-conical with irregular central aperture with signs of wear and chipping around the aperture. Both faces are decorated, with one featuring curved radial ribs in a starburst design, the other has irregular zigzag ribs with singular pellets in the triangular cells. The spindle whorl has a significant dent on one side and some surface corrosion and wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 27.85mm; Height: 14.25mm; Diameter of aperture: 10.17mm; Weight: 41.74g. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4E896C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead papal bulla of Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362 AD) repurposed as a spindle whorl, dating to the medieval period. The obverse bears the legend INNO CE[ETI]US PPVI with a central star motif above and below. The legend is contained within a circumferential pelleted border. The reverse is worn but the two faces of St Peter and St Paul are visible either side of the central perforation with the legend SPASPE (referring to St Peter and St Paul) above. The entire image is contained within a circumferential pelleted border.  The bulla has been perforated so as to b…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-4B49EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (c. AD 1100–1600). The object is annular and truncated biconical in section, 29.5mm in diameter, 11.5mm thick and with a central perforation 9.0mm diameter. The surfaces are smooth and a pale cream-grey-brown colour.  The surfaces are decorated with moulded raised radial ridges and raised pellets. One side (side "A") has distinct radial ridges.  The other side (Side "B") has radial ridges towards the edge of the whorl, but most of the surface is smooth …
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7319D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture measuring 8.37mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes, and pellets. on one surface the lines appear to be arranged to form a four-pointed star.  The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72E64E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central plano-convex body with a central aperture measuring 8.83mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of randomly arranged large pellets. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and e…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72A9B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre on one surface) measuring 9mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-07EBF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl  of medieval date (c.AD1200-1500) The object is annular and truncated biconical in section, 24.9mm in diameter, 10.0mm thick and with a central perforation (9.45mm diameter). . The surfaces are a pale cream-grey-brown colour, rough, with a powdery appearance.  The surfaces on both sides are decorated with moulded raised radial ridges and raised pellets. One side (side "A") has 7 distinct radial ridges, dividing the surface into 7 approximately equal sections.  All of the sections have raised lines in an irregul…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7F624F
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 annular biconvex with a central perforation. The surfaces are a grey colour, with a buff-coloured patina. Eight moulded radial ridges are present on each side, spaced apart but not at regular intervals. The spaces between the radial ridges each contain one, two or three raised dots. 30mm outer diameter, 9.5mm inner diameter, 10mm thick, 39.4g weight. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the centra…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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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-339C44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl in good condition dating to the medieval period.  The whorl is biconical in shape with a ridge around the circumference. Each face is decorated with a line and dot relief motif. Overall, it measures 30.1mm in diameter, 9.1mm in thickness and has a perforation diameter of 10.2mm.  Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15t…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-859897
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation. Both surfaces are worn though traces of a raised pellet and line decoration can be seen on one side. The metal has a light grey/cream patina. The whorl is 28.39mm in diameter, 9.67mm thick and weighs 33.9g. The perforation is 10.46mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as thicker spindles were common in this period (Walton Rogers 1997, 1731). Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15th century. Similar ob…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2DE7D8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine grained sandstone disc possibly used as a spindle whorl or other type of weight. It has a slightly off-centre tapered perforation. Plain and simple spindle whorls, such as this one, are not indicative of a specific period or time span. Diameter: 35.75mm Perforation diameter: 7.55mm Thickness: 13.71mm Weight: 24.8g
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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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-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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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-08EFB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. One surface has a slit mark either side of the perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.26mm and has a slightly raised collar. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Thickness: 8.53mm Weight: 29.1g Diameter: 26.83mm Biconical spindle whorls of this decorated form are typically dated to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th 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-7B8BBD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period, AD1100-1500. The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body. There are signs of decoration on both faces with a series of raised lines forming trapezoidal shapes. There are signs of historic damage around the edge.The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.3mm.The surface of the whorl is very worn with a powdery white patina with darker brown patches in places. Thickness: 12.88mm Weight: 18.4g Diameter: 25.55mm
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-7B5B5E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD 1200 -1500). The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation, measuring 9.75mm, running through it.One surface is decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation, forming trapezoidal spaces. Unusually there is no evidence of pellets on the surface; these usually appear along with the lines.There are incised damage marks on both faces which seem to be historic. Thickness: 12.02mm Weight: 18.3g Diameter: 27.36mm
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-7B1D1C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body which shows signs of decoration on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. The surface is very worn with signs of historic damage around the edge.The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.16mm.The surface has a powdery white patina with darker brown patches in places. Thickness: 8.32mm Weight: 16.5g Diameter: 27.24mm
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-7AF8A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1600). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that shows signs of decoration on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. The surface is very worn.One side has a slightly straight edge.The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.05mm.The surface of the whorl is very worn with a powdery white patina. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. Examples of spindle whorls have reportedly bee…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-7AD2FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. One surface has a slit mark either side of the perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.26mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Thickness: 8.53mm Weight: 14.1g Diameter: 26.83mm
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E9CC0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The object is flattened biconical in shape with a circular central perforation.There does not seem to be any evidence of decoration on either surface.The general patina is a cream colour with some darker patches and almost seems to be of a yellow hue. This could possibly be the inclusion of a small amount of iron in the alloy but could also signify the presence of iron in the proximity of the soil where it was found. Some of the surface is pitted and there is a large cut mark on one s…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E986C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of the Medieval period (AD 1200-1500). The object is bi-conical with a central circular perforation. There is no evidence of a decorative pattern on any surface although whether this is due to wear is impossible to determine.The general patina of the surface is a light grey colour but there are some light cream patches where the worst corrosion has occurred. Thickness: 10.15mm Weight: 20.8g Diameter: 21.74mm Diameter of perforation at widest,9.22mm, diameter at narrowest 8.71mm. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from th…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E94127
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1600. The object is conical with a flat based and domed top. A circular perforation runs through the centre. The domed surface is probably decorated but is so badly worn that the design cannot be identified. The general appearance of the surface of the object is pitted,though some of this may be due to the decoration having worn away. The patina is of a pale brown colour with some darker patches. Thickness: 11.29mm Weight: 42.7g Diameter: 28.36mm Diameter of perforation at widest,10.28mm, …
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E8FE88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1200-1600). The spindle whorl is bi-conical in shape with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation.Some of the lines form triangular shapes whilst the rest are trapezoidal.The metal is fairly worn and corroded with a general light brown patina with darker brown patches suggesting either iron is present in the alloy or some was buried nearby the object. Lead weights of this form were commonly …
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E8C3B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast lead alloy spindle whorl of the Medieval period (AD1350-1500). The whorl is of a bi-conical shape with an irregular central circular perforation. There are traces of a pellet type design on both surfaces but this has been worn down enough not to be able to determine the actual shape of the decoration.The shape of the object combines the characteristics of a globular whorl, a form common from the 13th century, and the biconical type of the early Post Medieval period. The general patina of the metal is a light grey and pale brown colour. Thickness: 13.55mm Weight:…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-E86EF7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl possibly of the Early Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1000-1600). The object is discoid in shape with flat sides and surfaces with an irregular central circular perforation.The cast lines, forming triangles, decorating the upper surface are arranged to form a 6-pointed star or hexagram pattern around the central perforaiton.The general patina of the metal is a light grey and pale brown colour. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. E…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-E80AFB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1200-1600). The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation. Each resulting trapezoidal cell houses one or two raised pellets, with some of the pellets on one surface being cast on the lines. The area around the central perforation is flat and undecorated. The general patina of the metal is a light grey and pale brown colour. Thickness: 13.9mm Weight: 56g Diameter: …
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-F4A495
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Medieval period (AD900-1500). The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top with a central perforation.There is no decoration on any surface. It seems to have been roughly cast as there are several casting marks and pits but there are also some marks that are modern.The aperture measures 13.06mm at the top and 13.98mm at the base.The overall patina is a pale grey colour with some darker patches. The size of this spindle whorl suggests it could be from the Late Saxon to Medieval period (Walton Rogers 1997, p.1731) Lead spindle who…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: DUR-DE90FC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (AD700-1066). The object is circular with flat faces and slightly curved sides and a central aperture.The aperture is 9.31mm in diameter.There are some scratches and marks on all surfaces, some of which are modern. There is no decoration. The general patina is a light grey colour. Thickness 6.58mm, weight 34.6g, diameter 27.42mm. This object conforms to the Walton Rogers type b2,they are known to have been common from the late Iron Age onwards,they are more common from the Early Medieval period and there i sevidence th…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: DUR-C3E4A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to post-Medieval period, AD110-1800. The object comprises an irregular truncated bi-conical loom weight with a central perforation with an internal diameter of 8.96mm. One face is decorated with four radiating lines with pellets between, two pellets in one quadrant and a single pellet in the others. The reverse has a more random design of raised lines and pellets. The object shows clear signs of wear and damage around its edge. It has a diameter of 28.25mm, is 9.8mm thick and weighs 33.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commo…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D999D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl ( AD. 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a series of raised dots on the outer edge of one surface, with a distinct collar around the dots. It is almost worn smooth on the opposite face although a pattern of raised dots can be discerned around the central aperture. The spindle whorl measures 27.06mm in diameter, 12.24mm in thickness and weighs 38.0g. The perforation measures 8.75mm in diameter. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority a…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-57D212
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl, probably dating to the Medieval period (AD1000-1500) The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and is slightly lentoid,moulded with a central aperture. The surface is both chipped and worn and, on one side, there appears to be a dent which protrudes into the central aperture. This could have occured during casting or as damage.There are signs of decoration in the form of raised diamonds and pellets on both surfaces.The patina of the object is whitish grey, with a few flecks of rust. Whilst spindle whorls can be dated from the Roman to Post Medieval per…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-5812DD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the early post-Medieval period, AD 1500-1600. The biconical whorl has a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.33mm. A prominent rim, with a curved outer profile, marks the meeting of the two halves and the aperture is also rimmed. The whorl has moulded relief decoration comprises crossing diagonal lines forming four equidistantly spaced triangular points of a star, each filled with a pellet, on either side. There are cross-shaped patterns in the fields between the star points. Both sides bear similar decoration although the pattern is more wo…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
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Record ID: DUR-7E48CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partly worn complete lead biconical spindle whorl, dating from the late medieval to early post-medieval period (c.AD1400-1600) The whorl is circular in form and biconical in cross section. Tt has a central aperture 10.7mm in diameter and is decorated with raised dots and lines on both surfaces. One side in particular appears to be more worn. The whorl measures: 25.2mm in diameter, is 25.2mm thick, and weighs 26.5g. This decoration evident here is usually characteristic of early post-medieval biconical whorls. It is thought that the pattern caused an attractive sparkle when …
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: DUR-1A1A62
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date c. AD1200-1800. The object is circular in plan and flat in cross-section. The central circular perforation is large at 11.14mm diameter. One side of the object is plain whilst the other has five small, irregular perforations of varying depth and diameter placed centrally on the face. There is also a cut/damage of 5.21mm from the central aperture. The surfaces are light cream to light grey in colour and are worn and slightly abraded. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through t…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: DUR-8874D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of the medieval period 1100-1507. The spindle whorl is biconvex and sub-circular in shape. Both faces of the spindle whorl are decorated with raised diagonal lines creating a petal-like design. The whorl is pierced in the centre. The whorl is of a light to mid- brown patina and is worn. The weight of the whorl is 36.5g, the diameter is 28.50mm, and the thickness is 11.02mm. Spindle whorls remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls are usually attributed to the medieval period (circa 1100 AD-1507 AD) .…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
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Record ID: DUR-75B6D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The spindle whorl is semi-conical with a central perforation running through it. The reverse has a groove that runs around the circumference. There is no decoration. The metal is a whitish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.6mm in diameter,13.12mm thick and weighs 42.8g.The diameter of the perforation on the reverse is 16.81mm decreasing to 12.78 mm on the obverse. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post - medieval period and are difficult to date with any c…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
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Record ID: DUR-746231
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi - conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines radiating from the central perforation resulting in irregularly shaped trapezoidal cells with between two and three pellets within each. The metal is a mid whitish - brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.35mm in diameter, 14.23mm thick and weighs 46.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post medieval period and are difficult to date with any…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: DUR-374901
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl has a central perforation running through it, surrounded by a slight groove. The metal is a brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.83mm in diameter, 8.00mm thick, and weighs 23.8g. The perforation is 9.35mm in diameter. 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 date…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: DUR-130F36
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably from the medieval period. The whorl is sub-circular in plan and has had a plano-convex profile but is now slighty buckled. It is 27.01mm in diameter with a thickness of 5.6mm and weighs 22.9g. There is a moulded aperture of 11.3mm diameter, with a notch to one side. The flat side bears a shallow diagonal groove across the hole and a further groove on one side of the hole with a deep cut opposite, possibly continuing the line of the same deliberate cut, and forming a notch in the outer edge. This may be a tying notch, and may sig…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
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Record ID: DUR-1272AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl probably of Medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.62mm . Each face is undecorated but has some pits and scratches. The spindle whorl has a cream patina with patches of orange/brown on both faces. The dimensions of the whorl are 32.75mm in diameter, 5.12mm thick and weighs 32.3g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-57103A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date possibly early Medieval to post Medieval, AD1300-1600 The spindle whorl has one flat wide end and a flat thinner end and curved sides creating a conical or beehive shape. The central aperture is 9.42mm in diameter and shows wear at the narrower face. The whorl is oxidised and patinated creamy-buff colour. The whorl is 26.82 mm in diameter (at widest point) 10.23mm thick and 31.2g in weight. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated to the me…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-569545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD1300 - 1600). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. There is a sub-circular perforation which is 8.21 mm diameter which is located just off centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are flat and are undecorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl have a light cream coloured patina. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded. The spindle whorl measures 24.37mm diameter, is 3.67mm thick and weighs 12.6 gram. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Pos…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: DUR-564A1A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to post-Medieval period (AD 1300- 1600). The object is circular in plan and bi-conical. In the centre is a circular hole with an internal diameter of 10.16mm. The whorl has a light grey patina and both faces are decorated with raised dots separated by raised, angled lines. The diameter of the spindle is 32.20mm, height 11.12mm and weight 41.0g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500. D…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-61E5C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is biconical with a central, sub-circular perforation. Both faces of the object are decorated with an integral pattern, the consisting of three rows of repeating raised pellets on the upper face and radiating lines with a raised boarder around the perforation on the lower face. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Internal Diameter: 10.45mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2016
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Record ID: DUR-61D7FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is biconical with a central, circular perforation. Both faces of the object are decorated with an integral pattern, consisting of two rows of repeating raised pellets on the upper face and radiating lines with three pellets between, and a small area of crosshatching on the lower face. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Internal Diameter: 10.09mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2016
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Record ID: DUR-D0A80C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1700). The object is circular in plan with central circular perforation. Both faces are undecorated and worn. There is a diagonal incision along the outer edge of the object which likely represents plough damage The metal is a light brown/cream in colour with a smooth and uncorroded patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1700.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2016
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Record ID: DUR-D0995A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is biconical with a central, circular perforation. Both faces of the object are decorated with an integral pattern, consisting of five radiating lines with three pellets between on the upper face, and four radiating lines with three pellets between on the lower face. The perforation on the upper face has a raised boarder. The metal is cream in colour with a smooth and uncorroded patina.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2016
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Record ID: DUR-EA01C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Weight/Spindle whorl of dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 43-1550). The object is cylindrical in shape with a central circular perforation through it. There is no apparent decoration on any side. There is a significant pit on one side cause pre or post deposition. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy i…
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-E9F245
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Weight/Spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 43-1550). The object is smooth and flat with a central circular perforation running through it. There does not appear to be any decoration on either side of the object. There is some significant pitting on the surface, possibly indicating post-depositional damage. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living …
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-E9DE4B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central circular perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines forming segments, each segment contains single pellet. There is some wear upon both surfaces obscuring some of the decoration. The metal is cream and light brown in colour with a corroded patina. Diameter: 25.8mm, Internal diameter: 11.00mm, Thickness: 11.79mm, Weight: 30.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-E9C219
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central circular perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines forming segments, each segment contains three pellets in a triangular formation. There is some wear upon both surfaces obscuring some of the decoration. The metal is cream in colour with largely smooth patina. Diameter: 27.28mm, Internal Diameter: 9.47mm, Thickness: 10.92mm, Weight: 34.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-DB381E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
lead Spindle Whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period (AD 43-1550). The object is conical with a central perforation running through it. There is no apparent decoration on either surface. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, "Norwich Househ…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-DB2D58
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines forming segments, within each segment are three pellets arranged in a triangular formation. On both sides there appears to be some wear to the surface, obscuring some of the decoration. The metal is cream with some grey inclusions. It has a smooth patina. Diameter: 26.95mm, Internal Diameter: 9.81mm, Thickness: 10.97mm, Weight: 34.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-DB19A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines, forming segments, within each segment are four pellets arranged in a square formation. On one side there is damage to the perforation rim thus widening it and removing some of the decoration. The metal is grey in colour with a largely smooth and uncorroded patina. Diameter: 29.24mm, Internal Diameter: 11.35mm, Thickness: 13.29mm, Weight: 36.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-DB11ED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is circular and flat with a single, central circular perforation running through the object. Both sides have a distinctive pattern, depicting a four pointed star with nine incorporated pellets and two superfluous lines emanating from the star shape. The decoration appears to be identical on both sides, although one side is distinctly more corroded than the other. The metal is light grey/cream in colour. Diameter: 36.33mm, Internal Diameter: 9.70mm, Thickness: 6.07mm, Weight: 34.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-DB0993
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period ( AD 43-1800). The object is circular and flat with a single circular perforation running through the object. There is no indication of a decorative pattern on either face of the object. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perh…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: DUR-78AAB0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is circular and flat with a single, central circular perforation running through running through the object. One surface of the object shows clear decoration, comprising a repeating incised, V shaped and curvilinear patterns. The other surface is heavily corroded and there is no retained evidence of a decorative pattern Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
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Record ID: DUR-523394
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines which form a four-pointed star on one side and a six-pointed star on the other. The side with the four-pointed star has six raised pellets arranged in two groups of three at opposite sides of the object. The side with the six-pointed star has six raised pellets arrange in pairs equidistant around the surface of the object. The object is missing a small about of its outer edges in two areas, most proba…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
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Record ID: DUR-F8B9B7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central, circular perforation which runs through the centre of it. Both faces of the object are decorated with an integral raised pattern composed of raised pellets and transverse lines with some areas also having lines running circumferentially creating areas of grid like pattern. The metal is a light whitish cream in colour with a smooth patina. Diameter: 27.31mm, Diameter of Perforation: 11.32mm, Thickness: 8.94mm, Weight: 27.8g.
Created on: Friday 8th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2016
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Record ID: DUR-E4B3F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date (1200-1550). The object is bi-conical on cross section and has a circular, central perforation which runs through the centre of it. There is no indication of a decorative pattern on either face of the object. The metal is a light grey in colour. Diameter: 26.08mm, Diameter of Perforation: 8.01 mm, Thickness: 13.45mm, Weight: 40.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E475ED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central, circular perforation which runs through the centre of it. Both faces of the object are decorated with an integral raised pattern composed of raised zig-zag lines which form a star-like design with a single raised pellet within each resulting cell. The metal is a light whitish cream in colour with a smooth patina. Diameter: 26.97mm, Diameter of Perforation: 10.31mm, Thickness: 9.10mm, Weight: 23.80g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-264630
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to 1500. The object is sub-circular in plan and biconvex. There is a central sub-circular hole through the object which has a diameter of 10.52 mm. One side of the object is flattened or damaged possibly sugesting the object was a more regular shape initially. Both sides of the object are decorated with double lines alternating with raised pellets.
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-469FA1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The object is biconvex with an off centre sub-circular perforation and integral moulded decoration. The decorative pattern is composed of longitudinally radiating lines with multiple pellets between. The metal is a dark cream in colour. Internal Diameter : 8.37mm
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-1CD027
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably from the Roman to the Post medieval period, c. AD 43 to 1650. The object is circular in plan with a circular hole through the middle. The object has a maximum diameter of 28.70 mm and the diameter of the hole is 9.00 mm. The object is 8.83 mm thick. The obejct is broadly D-shaped in section however one side is slightly flatter. The object is undecorated. There are similar objects recorded on the PAS database, see for example WMID-B1EBB6.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-B42FD4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1700). The object is flat and sub-circular with an off centre sub-circular perforation. All edges are splayed outward and broken. Neither face retains any evidence of decoration. The metal is light cream in colour. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100 to AD1450). The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a l…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-B3F8E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1700). The object is circular and flat with a single, circular perforation. Both faces are pitted with circular and linear incisions and an outer, raised circumferentially running boarder. The metal light cream in colour with a pitted, corroded patina. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100 to AD1450). The weight of the spindle w…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
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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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Record ID: DUR-2ADA7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central, sub-circular, perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with repeating raised ridges radiating from the central perforation. Each resulting sub-triangular cell bears a single pellet. there is also an inner and outer raised boarder, both of which respect the form of the object. The metal is a mid-cream in colour with a smooth patina. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and ar…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: DUR-027197
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl/weight of Medieval date (AD 1100-1700). The object is circular in form with a central, circular perforation. The upper surface is decorated with an integral linear patter radiating out from the central perforation. The lower surface is undecorated. The metal is a light brown/grey in colour
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2015
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Record ID: DUR-0E47C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead loomweight of uncertain date, probably from Roman to post medieval in date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular hole and a D-shaped profile. The object is undecorated however there is a small linear incision on one face, probably due to post-depositional activity. The object has a consistent grey/brown patina.
Created on: Friday 17th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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