Record ID: WAW-D46A97
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating circa (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in form with rounded curved edges. The central hole is sub circular in shape. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 20.6 mm and is 12.4 mm thick. It weighs 24.7 The whorl is of a light cream to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-7970B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, likely a spindle whorl or gaming piece of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is discoid, being sub-circular in plan and having a sub-rectangular cross section; and there is a central sub-circular perforation (5.61mm diameter). One face of the object has an incised circle with radiating incised lines along its length. The reverse has a sub-circular groove close to the central perforation. Part of the outside edge of the object is bent upwards. The object has a patina varying from light grey to cream. Dimensions. Diameter: 32.19. Thickness…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-95DE9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, pierced lead alloy weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1800). The weight is roughly circular in plan and domed in profile with a flat reverse. It has a diameter of 23.98mm and is 7.63mm thick. There is no visible decoration and it has a beige to creamy patina. The object is likely a whorl due to there being a pierced central circular aperture (7.06mm diameter at top, 7.78mm diameter at bottom). Dimensions. Diameter: 23.98mm. Thickness: 7.63mm. Weight: 21.23g.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9538A2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, pierced conical lead alloy weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1800). The weight is roughly circular in plan and domed in profile with a sub-circular groove on the reverse. It has a diameter of 24.81mm and is 9.06mm thick. There is no visible decoration on the top of the object and it has a largely creamy patina with some light grey sections. The object is likely a whorl due to there being a pierced central circular aperture (8.08mm diameter at top, 7.98mm diameter at bottom). Dimensions. Diameter: 24.81mm. Thickness: 9.06mm. Weight: 22.85g.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-94D76D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical spindle whorl of likely Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The weight is roughly circular in plan and domed in profile with a largely flat reverse. It has a diameter of 28.01mm and is 11.38mm thick with a central aperture that has a diameter of 9.36mm on the reverse and 8.37mm on the top. The object is quite worn, with there being evidence of a moulded circumferential zig zag design on the front with pellets in each triangular segment, which would mean that the object is likely Medieval in date - similar designs can be seen on biconical spindle whorls such as …
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-98F587
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 7.33mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The top of the object is more rounded whilst the reverse is largely flat, with a notable transverse indentation at 3 o'clock. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resul…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B997B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 6.67mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The obverse and reverse are both uneven, with irregular indentations and grooves. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BC0E85
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible spindle whorl of unknown exact date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is roughly circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.17mm. The object has a greyish-white patina. Out of context, such objects can be very difficult to date precisely.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 23.53mm in diameter, 6.39mm in thickness and 17.37g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B1E5EC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 8.26mm. The object has a pale grey patina with some cream coloured segments. Dimensions. Diameter: 26.97mm. Height: 6.82mm. Weight: 25.49g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B1D1E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is sub-circular in plan and biconical with a central aperture with a diameter of 10.13mm. There is evidence of radiating ribs raised in relief, though much of this has been worn away. The object has a pale grey patina with some cream coloured segments. Dimensions. Diameter: 24.52mm. Height: 11.46mm. Weight: 18.93g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-FA1118
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, pierced lead alloy weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1800). The weight is roughly circular in plan and domed in profile with a flat bottom and a quarter oval cross section. It has a diameter of 32.38mm and is 8.65mm thick. There is no visible decoration and it has a beige to creamy patina. The object is likely a whorl due to there being a pierced central circular aperture (10.89mm diameter at top, 11.99mm diameter at bottom).
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: WAW-333E4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl probably dating to the Roman to Early Medieval period (c. AD 43-850). The object is irregular in plan and sub-trapezdoidal in section, with a circular central aperture. The object is formed from a cream-coloured fabric with a black patina in places around one side.  The object measures 61mm in length, 69mm in width and 22mm in thickness. 
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-9F5F0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1600). It is of sub-rectangular section, with equally sized flat upper and lower surfaces and vertical sides and a central, sub-circular perforation running through the object. The whorl is decorated on one face with an octofoil in relief and three pellets between each point of the octofoil. The whorl has a dark grey patina with some small brown patches. The whorl can be categorised as Walton Rogers form B1.  Similar examples recorded on the PAS dat…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-22C677
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A leady alloy spindle whorl of early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 600-1500). The whorl has a biconical body with a central sub circular aperture (9.78mm diameter). The top surface is decorated with what appears to be runic or pseudo-runic characters, and thus may be an imitation of script rather than a genuine inscription. The bottom surface is decorated with raised, curved lines radiating out from the centre, creating a swirling pattern. The whorl has a dark grey patina. Decorated lead alloy spindle whorls are hard to date without further archaeological context. Lead whorls have bee…
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-FEE628
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of uncertain date, likely a spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval (AD 1100-1800). The weight is biconical, with a diameter of 32.55mm. There is a central, circular apercture (7.36mm diameter), with a raised rim around it on both sides, though there are chips. There is a raised rim around the edge of the object. It is fairly symmetrical and has a brownish white patina with some dull grey sections.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-D7828E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl, likely Medieval to post-Medieval in date (AD 1100-1700). It has a central circular aperture (8.27mm diameter) and is decorated with radiating ribs. On the top side, there is a chip from 12 o'clock to 1 o'clock, whilst on the bottom side there is a chip from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F07DD2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl, likely Medieval to post-Medieval in date (AD 1100-1700). It has a central circular aperture (10.05mm diameter) and is decorated with radiating ribs.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: WAW-CF8C45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl, likely Medieval to post-Medieval in date (AD 1100-1700). It has a central circular aperture (9.32mm diameter) and is decorated with radiating ribs. Parts have been chipped off.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: WAW-292B60
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl, likely Medieval to post-Medieval in date (AD 1100-1700). It has a central circular aperture (6.34mm diameter) and does not have any evidence of having been decorated.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WAW-24D769
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval periods (c. AD 1100 - 1600). The object is bi-convex; circular in plan with a prominent medial rib and a circular central aperture, slightly warped on one side, measuring 11.49mm in diameter. The whorl is decorated on both faces with two different designs. One one face the whorl is divided into cells with each cell decorated with a different design of either raised horizontal, vertical or crossed lines. The opposing face also has a raised linear design though this face is much worn and the motif c…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
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