Record ID: ESS-AC436B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date (AD 1100-1500). Description: The whorl is biconical in shape with a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with eight visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, eight pellets total. The reverse is decorated with two raised outer ridges, with radiating lines between them.  The reverse has a gouge from the inner border, towards the central hole. It has a cream patina, and is pitted in some areas. Measurements:&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5F0AA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date (c.AD 1200-1500). Description: The object is circular in plan and biconical in profile with curved faces and a large central perforation. The central hole has a larger diameter at one end than the other. The edges of the hole are ragged and worn. Both faces are undecorated with a raised join where the two halves meet. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter of hole: 8.2mm and 11.8mm; Dia of whorl:19.3mm; Height: 12.5; weight 15.69g Discussion: Decorated l…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-A28C57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval date (c.1100-1500). Description: The object is conical in shape, with a central, round perforation measuring 7.0mm. The upperside is decorated with raised radiating lines. The underside is flat, slightly pitted, and does not appear to be decorated. The whole object has a white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 26.3mm, Thickness: 7.8mm, Weight: 25.20g. Discussion: Compare with WMID-D6D252
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD6692
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or posible weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1800. The object is plano-convex weight with a central sub-circular aperture. Without any more diagnostic features, it is impossible to give the object a more specific date or identification.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-22505A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval period. The object is plano-convex with central hole. No decoration. Minor damage is visible on one side. Dimensions. Weight: 8.54g. Diameter: 18mm.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Record ID: ESS-21E0D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl, probably dating AD1066-1500. The object is plano-convex with central hole. No decoration is visible. Dimensions. Weight: 28.75g. Diameter: 28mm.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Record ID: ESS-7B406A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating AD1200-1500. The object is plano-convex with a central circular perforation, probably for suspension. There is a radiating design on the domed side, consisting of a series of lines running around the edge of the perforation and extending to the base of the object. It has a mid-light grey patina. Some similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, cf. LANCUM-1B7F98. All tend to date from the 13th-15th century. Dimensions: diameter: 22.72 mm; height: 9.99 mm; weight: 20.42g.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th July 2016
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Record ID: ESS-63F6BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval-Post Medieval period. It is flat plano convex in shape with a central hole. It weighs 6.78g, 19mm diameter A similar weights are recorded on the database NLM-CBDF77
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
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Record ID: ESS-958149
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead object, possibly a loom weight, most likely dating to the Medieval period. It is circular in shape with a central perforation measuring 11.09mm diameter. It is undecorated. The metal is a light grey colour with a white patina. The edge is slightly worn in places. It is 43.08 grams, 22.56mm diameter, 11.68mm thickness, 11.09mm diameter (hole)
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-208D74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods The spindle whorl is circular with a central circular perforation running through it. Both faces appear to be undecorated. The metal is a mid beige colour and is very worn. It measures is 29.8mm in diameter, 11.8mm thick and weighs 48.45g. 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 securel…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th March 2014
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Record ID: ESS-13DFE6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Thurrock
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan with a domed upper face and a flat rear face. At the centre, a vertical circular perforation has an internal diameter of approximately 10.3mm. The upper face is decorated with four raised lines radiating from the centre with a raised pellet in each compartment. The flat rear face is undecorated. The upper face of the spindle whorl is worn and rear face is chipped. The object has a light, white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanford le Hope Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C966D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead spindle whorl. It is bi-conical with a central circular perforation. THe upper and lower surfaces are decorated with slightly curved lines forming a lozenge around the central perforation. There is a pellet in each internal angle of the lozenge and on the outside edge of each side of the lozenge. It is 25.04mm in diameter, 13.45mm thick and weighs 30 grams. The circular perforation has a diameter of 11.31mm.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2012
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Record ID: ESS-5F38D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (1300-1500AD) cast lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a diameter of 23.19mm and has a central perforation measuring 7.21mm in diameter. It has a sub-triangular cross section. The upper surface has moulded decoration which is now worn. It is 8.32mm thick and weighs 25.13 grams.
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-6A0066
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Medieval spindle whorl. A bi-conical whorl (diameter 26.6mm) with a circular central perforation (diameter 8.7). Weight 22.7g, thickness 7.25mm. The underside is flat.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-858DF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. It has a flat base and the upper surface is domed, giving it a trapezoid profile. There is a worn break along one side. The spingle whorl is 22.22mm in diameter, 5.22mm thick and weighs 6.99 grams.
Created on: Monday 12th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bures Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-719D58
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a central perforation. In profile it is trapezoid. It is 26mm in diameter and weighs 24.03 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Waltham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6C6FF7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (1300-1500AD) cast lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a diameter of 26.92mm and has a central perforation measuring 8.37mm in diameter. It has a sub-triangular cross section. The upper surface has moulded decoration which is now worn. It is 12.93mm thick and weighs 27.72 grams.
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'White Roding CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EB34B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is circular in plan, with an irregular circular perforation at the centre. It has a sub-triangular cross section. Both the upper and lower surface have moulded decoration. One face has a zig-zag design, with pellets in the gaps. The other face has five double arches, with two pellets in each towards the central perforation. It has a diameter of 30.59mm, the perforation has a diameter of 9.95mm. It is 9.98mm thick 10.01mm wide and weighs 44.88 grams. The surface is slightly worn and there is some damage.
Created on: Friday 4th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0DB523
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date. It is sub-trangular cross section. Measuring 23.29mm in diameter, 5.96mm thick, and weighs 16.1 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castle Hedingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-95F945
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl, probably of Medieval date. It is undecorated and has a sub-triangular cross section. Diameter 25.79mm, thickness 6.99.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castle Hedingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.