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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