Record ID: WMID-774AD8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter measures 10.1mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with irregular ribs in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within some of the segements are small moulded pellets.   The whorl is a cream colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 27.9mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 39.2 g…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-60AC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1450). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is sub circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. The obverse is decoration with four raised ribs, parallel to each other, possibly representing segments or a cross. The reverse has no decoration present. There is slight damage to one side of the whorl, creating a straighter edge rather than curved.  The whorl is a grey / brown colour, with an even surface&…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6081B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 7.4mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 25.7mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight  …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4DD85E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl or weight, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular, and triangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.2 mm wide. The upper face is bevelled toward the outside edge and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 20.9 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 14.7 g (0.52 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid g…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-066E44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same raised decoration. The decoration consists of several panels. Two have three chevrons. The others consist of lines and pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.1 mm. The whorl measures 30.4 mm in diameter, and 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 47.0 g. The whor…
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A4E315
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead (?alloy) weight, possibly a spindle whorl. The object is biconical with a perforation running through the centre. The object has an outer diameter of 32.8mm, and the central perforation is 9.75mm in diameter. The object is 6.8mm thivk, and it weighs 30.44g. The object has a brown/grey patina. Both sides of the object are decorated by a series of raised lines and pellets, some of which are joined. Most of the lines are straight. Both sides of the object have a slightly raised perimeter. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have be…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chatwell', grid reference and parish protected.