Record ID: LIN-632416
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl or weight, probably of medieval or post-medieval date. It is circular, flat, and has a hole through the centre. The surface is undecorated and worn.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2016
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Record ID: LIN-3D388D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. It is biconical and has a large central hole. Both faces are decorated with what appears to be moulded pseudo-lettering separated by pellets. The letter 'A' is visible on one side, both the others are more obscure. Thickness: 13mm, Weight: 44g, Diameter: 30mm. Spindle whorls are very difficult to date, but decorated examples such as this one are usually considered to be Medieval. Most decorated spindle whorls have patterns of dots and lines, but there are also other examples with possible inscriptions on the database. Some parallels are LANCUM-DB9DC5 …
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2016
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Record ID: LIN-8225B9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two medieval lead spindle whorls. The upper whorl in the photograph is biconical and has a large circular hole through the centre. One side is decorated with a zig-zag line with a heart-shaped motif in each of the outer angles. No photograph of the other side was given. The lower whorl in the photograph is very worn, but appears to be decorated with a zig-zag line set within a narrow border. The whorl appears to be miscast or damaged.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Record ID: LIN-821065
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and has a large circular hole through the centre. One side is decorated with a series of swirls with two pellets between each line. This decoration creates the impression that it is turning anti-clockwise. No photograph of the other side was given.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Record ID: LIN-F51A4D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman to post medieval ceramic spindle whorl, dating tot he period c. AD 43-1700. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central aperture measuring 7.68mm. The fabric is light brown in colour with a pitted surface in places. Faint ridges are present around its circumference. The spindle whorl measures 25.83mm in diameter, 17.10mm in thickness and weighs 13.95g.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
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Record ID: LIN-B7F779
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and has a hole of 9.45mm diameter in the centre. One face is decorated with a series of moulded transverse lines. The other is decorated with two bands of moulded pellets.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: LIN-853F66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Early Medieval ceramic spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 43-850. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 8.40mm, and is sub rectangular in cross section. The object is cream in colour with a black patina in places on one side, and a light brown-red patina in places on its other side. The spindle whorl measures 39.85mm in diameter, 15.66mm in thickness and weighs 32.26g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-851A59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1700. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 7.05mm, and is D shaped in cross section. The object is worn and fairly crude. The front exhibits a flap which is folded over to one side, from the central aperture. The reverse is flat and undecorated, although it exhbits a raised section, sub-triangular in profile, across approximately 20% of its surface. The spindle whorl measures 22.23mm in diameter, 9.83mm in thickness and weighs 30.86g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-84FB35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1700. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 21.47mm, and is D shaped in cross section. The object is smooth, and both sides are undecorated. A projection is present close to the central aperture on the front and the reverse exhibits a moulded groove around half of the circumference. The spindle whorl measures 20.62mm in diameter, 5.93mm in thickness and weighs 12.77g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-84C7A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1700. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 5.72mm, and is D shaped in cross section. The object is worn, and both sides are undecorated. The spindle whorl measures 21.64mm in diameter, 5.86mm in thickness and weighs 12.92g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-84A8C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 8.52mm, and is rounded bi-conical in profile. The object is worn, but traces of moulded decoration are still visible on both sides. This decoration comprises lines radiating from the central aperture. The spindle whorl measures 28.94mm in diameter, 13.93mm in thickness and weighs 68.95g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-847107
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 5.47mm, and is D shaped in cross section. The object is worn, but traces of indiscernable moulded decoration are still visible on the front. A disgonal incised groove is present on the steep curve of the front. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a casting seam spanning the diameter to one side of the aperture. The spindle whorl measures 27.24mm in diameter, 7.18mm in thickness and weighs 34.76g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-84519E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 9.24mm, and is D shaped in cross section. The object is worn, but traces of indiscernable moulded decoration are still visible on the front. The reverse is undecorated. The spindle whorl measures 30.10mm in diameter, 7.65mm in thickness and weighs 42.10g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-843F97
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 4.22mm, and is D shaped in cross section. Remaining decoration comprises a moulded ridge that circumnavigates the central aperture, situated midway between the aperture and the edge. the reverse is flat and undecorated. The spindle whorl measures 20.25mm in diameter, 10.72mm in thickness and weighs 26.07g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-840BF2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 9.07mm, and is bi-conical in plan. The object is worn, but traces of indiscernable moulded decoration are still visible on both sides. One side also has scratches on the surface, possibly as a result of post depositional damage. The spindle whorl measures 30.51mm in diameter, 15.43mm in thickness and weighs 68.56g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-8233CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 4.43mm, and is D shaped in cross section. One side has moulded pellets distribued across the surface and the reverse is undecorated and slightly concave. The spindle whorl measures 27mm in diameter, 7.87mm in thickness and weighs 36.90g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
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Record ID: LIN-81F58E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 9.76mm, and is bi-conical in profile. One side has two concentric circles of moulded pellets and the other side exhibits moulded cross hatching to form a grid. A moulded border is present around the circumference. The spindle whorl measures 32.21mm in diameter, 11.23mm in thickness and weighs 48.57g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-81E0F8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 1066-1500. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 9.93mm, and is bi-conical in profile. One side has two concentric circles of moulded pellets and the other side exhibits moulded cross hatching to form a grid. A moulded border is present around the circumference. The spindle whorl measures 33.06mm in diameter, 11.55mm in thickness and weighs 49.52g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: LIN-54D34B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and decorated on both sides. One side has a series of lines, each separated by a pellet. The other face has a series of lines, each separated by three pellets.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2015
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Record ID: LIN-54B99D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bone spindle whorl. The whorl has a flat base and a domed top. The hole has an hour glass profile. The spindle whorl has been made from a femural or humeral head (the ball joint of an upper limb bone) from an animal. The dome shape is the natural shape of the bone. Probably Medieval.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2015
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