Record ID: OXON-4FC854
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating from the early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 500-1500). The object is circular in form and flat with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 10mm in diameter. The upper surface is decorated consisting of a raised outer border surrounding a smaller narrower second border within which is an irregular incised designmade of numerous diagonal and straight lines representing a possible pseudo-runic inscription  The opposite face is flat and plain barring occasional scratches. The object has a creamy off white pati…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4FA3F5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 10.5mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a dark grey patina. The maximum diameter is 30.3mm and the height 7.1mm. The spindle whorl weighs 27.10 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval and early …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4F9906
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 9.1mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a off white patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The maximum diameter is 28.8mm and the height 9.4mm. The spindle whorl weighs 39.49 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roma…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-036814
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is a rectangle with rounded corners. The outer face is slightly convex, with the base being flat with a slight concentric groove around the central perforation. This sub-circular perforation is 8.48mm diameter. The object is a dark cream colour. It measures 26.39mm long, 25.16mm wide, 11.04mm thick and weighs 42.23g. Spindle whorls and weights, as artefact types, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long p…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-548A0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  lead alloy weight of unknown date, circa Roman to Post-Medieval, circa AD 43 - 1800, but likely Medieval to Post Medieval.  The weight is circular in plan and domed in cross section with a convex top, flat base and tapered sides. The outer surfaces are smooth. There is a hole in the centre of the base and protruding at the apex which is 7.9mm diameter.  The weight has a cream coloured patina. The weight is 25.9mm in diameter, 8.4mm thick and weighs 30.17 grams. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-B01601
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) miscast spindle whorl: A cast lead or lead alloy possible spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is a truncated conical. At the apex there is a circular indentation which should have been a perforation through the whorl. On the outer face there is decoration in the form of high-relief triangles forming a sun burst design. There is also a large irregular indentation on one side which may have been an air bubble in the casting process. Along the lower edge there is a integral perforation which may have been casting anoma…
Created on: Tuesday 26th December 2023
Last updated: Saturday 30th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B87D7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape, with a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 8mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a matte dark grey patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The maximum diameter is 28.0mm and the height 10.48mm. The spindle whorl weighs 33.57 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval and early Pos…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-942AE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl. The object is a torus shape being circular in plan with a circular hole in its centre and a shallow D-shape in cross section with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. The spindle whorl is a light grey colour mostly with a uneven mottled surfaces. The artefact is 27.8mm in diameter, 4.8mm thick and has a central hole that is 9.8mm in diameter. It weighs 17.84 grams. Simple spindle whorls were in use over a very long period of time, and whilst decorated examples are typically assumed to be of late medieval date (see for example Standley 2016), plain e…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: OXON-87292B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is circular in plan with an off-centre perforation of 8.62mm diameter. The object is sub-rectanguar with a flat base, slightly tapering sides and a flat upper face. No decoration is present on either face. The object has a cream patina. The object is 26.55mm in diameter, 16.4mm thick and weighs 65.17g. Loom weights and spindle whorls were used for a long periods of time (Iron Age to the early Post Medieval period) and undecorated examples can be difficult to date, but Walton Rogers…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: OXON-EE3504
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) probable spindle whorl: A cast lead spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is rectangular with rounded corners. There is a central circular perforation which is 9.45mm diameter. One edge has a 'V'-shaped notched or miscast. The surface is oxidised and undecorated. The spindle whorl is 30.70mm diameter, 5.8mm thick and weighs 31.36g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thr…
Created on: Saturday 7th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
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Record ID: OXON-EE1B82
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: The lead whorl is sub-circular in plan and in profile is D-sectioned with the base being flat. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.3mm diameter. The surface is a light cream colour. It measures 26.91mm diameter and is 11.88mm thick. It weighs 46.48g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight o…
Created on: Saturday 7th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
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Record ID: OXON-694949
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 800-1800). The object is circular in plan with an off-centre perforation of 9.0 mm diameter. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. No decoration is present on either face. The object has a light brown-grey patina. The object is 26.5mm in diameter, 12.9mm thick and weighs 45.90grams. Loom weights and spindle whorls were used for a long periods of time (Iron Age to the early Post Medieval period) and undecorated examples can be difficult to date, but Walton Rogers (1997, p.1…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
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Record ID: OXON-D88409
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450 - 1600. The object is biconical with a central sub-circular hole of 11.0mm diameter. Both sides bear an abraded moulded decoration that takes the form of repeating radiating lines forming triangles, squares and crosses some with a single pellet within. The decoration on the upper portion varies from that on the lower portion. The lead alloy is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina and one side has a small chip which appears old. See parallels on the database The object has a diameter of 28.8mm, the h…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: OXON-D8C9CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl or weight, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The object is discoidal being sub-circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The small central hole is sub-circular and has been cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 2.6 mm wide. The upper surface of the whorl has moulded decoration comprising four lines forming a cross and dividing the whorl into quarters. The object is off white in colour. The whorl has a diameter of 22.5 mm, is 8.0 mm thick and weighs 30.7 grams. Simple …
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: OXON-025EC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl. The object is a torus shape being circular in plan with a circular hole in its centre and sub-oval in cross section, almost being bevelled on its outside edge and almost straight sided on its inside edge. The spindle whorl is a light grey colour mostly with a worn smooth surface. The artefact is 28mm in diameter, 6.5mm thick and has a central hole that is 9mm in diameter. It weighs 26.42 grams. Simple spindle whorls were in use over a very long period of time, and whilst decorated examples are typically assumed to be of late medieval date (see for examp…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: OXON-4DD787
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or possibly spindle whorl. It is cylindrical albeit with a narrow top than bottom. The object has a large cylindrical hole running through its centre (c. 10.3mm diameter). The sides are plain with no clear decoration, although worn and slightly irregular. The object is a brown sometimes white colour and its based has an slight recess around half of its circumference. The piece is 24.2mm in diameter, 15.1mm heigh and weights 41.51 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely …
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-BF496F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete globular lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. The surface is undecorated. Probably Medieval. Dimensions: 18.1mm diameter, 16.3mm high with a central hole of 6.2mm diameter, weighs 25.6.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherfield Greys CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BF378C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The spindle whorl has a circular central perforation; from this hole the spindle whorl has a roughly D-shaped cross section with a flat base. It is undecorated. Undecorated spindle whorls are hard to date, and their use (in lead) spans the Roman to Medieval period. The shape of this spindle whorl is more reminiscent of those used in the Roman and Early-medieval periods. For similar see SWYOR-5A26C8.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherfield Greys CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BF91B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight or spindle whorl of suggested Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1500). The object is formed by a cast pyramidal or facetted conical standing with four facets and a round base which is slightly distorted and lop-sided and central hole. The object has a height of 22.2mm, and basal dimensions of 28.7mm by 25.7mm and central hole diameter of 4.8mm and weights 81.7g.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherfield Greys CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-56D0B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date (Roman to medieval, c. AD 43-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-conical with eleven moulded ribs down its sides with a central circular aperture with a diameter of 9.8mm. The height of the whorl is uneven which may suggest an earlier date as medieval whorls are frequently biconvex. There is cracking to all surfaces of the whorl. Similar whorls have been recorded on this database: see HESH-4CF861, and HESH-98F1C0.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.