Record ID: NARC-97DB76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of a cross Pommée with lettering reading: W Crown V (pellet within) Crown V (pellet within and flanking). The opposing side is decorated with cross Pommée H•N•?•quatrefoil/A (chevron barred). Diameter: 32.14mm, Diameter (inner): 12.02mm, Thickness: 11.92mm, Weight: 56.0g The metal is a cream in colour with a slightly pitted smooth patina. It is…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97ABEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 6.75mm.  neither face is decorated. Diameter: 22.07mm, Diameter (perforation): 6.75mm, Thickness: 17.14mm, Weight: 34.4g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A174E9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with double a satire and pellets distributed between each line. On the opposing side are radiating lines and pellets with a single letter in each cell, it reads + E/T/W/A Diameter: 29.21mm, Diameter (inner): 10.47mm, Thickness: 11.21mm, Weight: 42.3g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. It is possible th…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-CA2C0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 7.50mm. Both sides bear abraded, moulded decoration. One face is decorated with a raised moulded pattern composed of repeating triangles; the opposing side has raised linear motifs.   Diameter: 26.29mm, Diameter (perforation): 7.50mm, Thickness: 14.87mm, Weight: 35.5g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-743AC7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Spindle Whorl dating of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is circular, and bi-convex with a large perforation in the centre. The object has moulded decoration composed of four equal spaced ovate knops and repeating longitudinal lines. There is a raised casting seam running circumferentially around the middle of the object. The object has been distorted due to post-depositional agencies. Diameter: 23.81mm, Internal diameter: 9.23mm, Height: 15.90mm, Weight: 31.6g The metal is dark cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Similar exampl…
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: NARC-AAAE7A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 9.70mm. Both sides bear moulded decoration. One face is decorated with a raised moulded pattern compose of a boarder around the central aperture, and repeating equal armed crosses, between each cross is a ring and pellet, with an addition pellet in the lower left quadrant of each cross. Diameter: 28.42mm, Diameter (perforation): 9.70mm, Thickness: 12.22mm, Weight: 40.8g The metal is cream in colour with a slightl…
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: NARC-AA97F1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead allot Spindle Whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1700). The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation with a raised border around. The outer circumference retains a shallow casting seam. Both the upper and lower edges have repeating raised pyramidal projections, creating a denticulated section. Diameter: 28.84mm, Diameter (perforation): 8.88mm, Thickness: 15.44mm, Weight: 43.8g The metal is cream and grey in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database:…
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: NARC-7FD38D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On both sides this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with double chevron and pellets distributed between each line. In one of the cells is a chevron barred letter A on both sides with a central pellet, Diameter: 30.24mm, Diameter (inner): 9.77mm, Thickness: 11.91mm, Weight: 40.9g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. It is possible that the letters rel…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-7FC327
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a centra distorted sub-ovate aperture of diameter 10.7mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. One side has repeating radiating lines around the aperture, with repeating shallow Y shape between and three pellets within the inner cells. The other side of the object is a moulded inscription which reads MI[?]AAI (chevron barred A’s). Some of the lettering is obscured by the distortion of the central aperture. Diameter: 33.12mm, Diameter (inner): 10.7mm, Thickness: 16.33mm, Weight: 62.3g …
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-7FB951
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 9.21mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. Both sides have repeating radiating lines around the aperture, with repeating shallow transverse lines between and a four-pointed star over. Diameter: 33.60mm, Diameter (inner): 9.21mm, Thickness: 11.53mm, Weight: 61.8g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-2B95E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.77mm. Both sides bear moulded decoration. On side this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with single pellets distributed between each line. The opposing side is decorated with two offset rows of repeating pellets. On both sides, the aperture has a raised border around its circumference. Diameter: 32.33mm, Diameter (inner): 8.77mm, Thickness: 18.05mm, Weight: 53.3g The metal is cream in colour with a sligh…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-FFE624
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 9.49mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. Both sides have repeating radiating lines around the aperture, with repeating chevrons and pellets between. Diameter: 29.71mm, Diameter (inner): 9.49mm, Thickness: 14.07mm, Weight: 53.9g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: NARC-FFDFCA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 12.55mm. One side bears an abraded moulded decoration in the form of repeating, radiating lines around a shallow raised border around the inner aperture. The other side is undecorated. There are several grooves and abrasions across both faces. Diameter: 35.74mm, Diameter (inner): 12.55mm, Thickness: 13.52mm, Weight: 74.5g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: NARC-644623
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl or Weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object is flat in section and sub-circular in plan. The object has central circular perforation. One face of the object is undecorated while the other has an extensive moulded pattern. The pattern is linear and is composed of multiple square boxes, offset and overlaid. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina Diameter: 32.13mm, Thickness: 6.77mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 9.89mm, Weight: 41.3g.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2021
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Record ID: NARC-6E07F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 10.52mm. Both sides bear an abraded moulded decoration. On both sides this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with a single pellet in the upper portion and two pellets in the lower portion, distributed between each line. Diameter: 27.33mm, Diameter (inner): 10.52mm, Thickness: 11.11mm, Weight: 31.7g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
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Record ID: NARC-EEA2EC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.82mm. Both sides bear an abraded moulded decoration. On both sides this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with single pellets distributed between each line. Diameter: 30.62mm, Diameter (inner): 9.82mm, Thickness: 12.91mm, Weight: 47.6g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: NARC-65E77A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1066-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central, irregular, sub-circular perforation. There is no evidence of a decorative pattern. There are some linear indentations on both surfaces, probably caused by post-depositional processes. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Diameter: 29.77mm, Diameter (perforation): 10.07mm, Thickness: 13.51mm, Weight: 50.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-7A5D84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1066-1550). The object is bi-conical with a central, irregular, sub-circular perforation. There is no evidence of a decorative pattern. There are some linear indentations on both surfaces, probably caused by post-depositional processes. The metal is dark grey in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Diameter: 28.17mm, Diameter (perforation): 8.25mm, Thickness: 1.38mm, Weight: 26.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
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Record ID: NARC-E00D87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central aperture of diameter mm. Both sides bear an abraded moulded decoration. On both sides this takes the form of repeating chevrons with single pellets distributed within each cell. Diameter: 29.94mm, Diameter (inner): 10.09mm, Thickness: 10.77mm, Weight: 40.4g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd January 2020
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Record ID: NARC-E00167
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter mm. Both sides bear an abraded moulded decoration. On both sides this takes the form of repeating, radiating lines with single pellets distributed between each line. Diameter: 27.65mm, Diameter (inner): 10.85mm, Thickness: 9.20mm, Weight: 30.5g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd January 2020
Spatial data recorded.