Record ID: WMID-65F030
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date. The whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 6.63mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a light grey colour with a slightly uneven 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 22.7mm, thickness 4.8mm, weight 12.15 grams. Undecorated spindle whorls are very difficult to date precisely…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5CACAA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, flat circular spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. There is a circular perforation which is 9.8 mm diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are flat and are un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream to grey colour. The object surfaces have been worn and abraded. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this undecorated example is…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-4FE757
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is 30.95 mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 10.4 mm in diameter. Both sides of the whorl are decorated, one with three lines of circular dots in relief, the other with regular lines that expand from the central perforation to the edge. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 48.7 gr…
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2010
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Record ID: WMID-42B8F8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is 35.86 mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 7.3 mm in diameter. Both sides of the whorl are decorated with a line of circular dots in relief, each within a triangular border formed by raised lines which radiate from the central perforation. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example wei…
Created on: Friday 5th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2011
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Record ID: WMID-30A413
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating from the Roman - Post Medieval period, between AD 43 - 1600 (diameter: 27.5mm; thickness: 8mm; weight: 32.2g). This spindle whorl is circular in plan and conical in section with a central circular drilled hole (diameter of hole: 9mm) for the probable wooden spindle to run through. The artefact is decorated on the conical side by three circular and concentric stepped raised platforms, which get smaller in diameter as they reach the central drilled hole at the top. The bottom of the spindle whorl is flat and undecorated. The artefact is in a …
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-699857
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Roman period (diameter: 33mm; thickness: 8mm; weight: 40.36g). This conical artefact slopes upwards to a raised rim (diameter: 18mm) surrounding the slightly off-centre circular straight-sided hole (diameter: 9mm). There is no decoration on the spindle whorl and the underside is flat. The artefact is in a slightly worn but fair condition.
Created on: Friday 7th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3498F6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead biconical spindle whorl (diameter: 27.1mm; thickness/ depth: 14mm; weight: 40.40g). There does not appear to be any decoration on either side of the artefact. There is a cylindrical straight-sided hole in the centre of the spindle whorl (diameter: 9.8mm). The artefact is in a worn but fair condition, and may date to the Roman period.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5343
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-convex, with a protruding central ridge. There is a sub-circular hole through the centre which has been distorted by recent damage. One surface is decorated with high-relief radiate lines. The lower surface is also decorated with high-relief radiate lines, but also has a column of three pellets between the lines. The object has a well developed patina.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER ALFRICK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID4743
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is circular in plan with a central circular hole. The hole is 9.99mm diameter. The base of the object is slightly concave, and the upper surface is slightly convex. The edges of the object is rounded. The surface is oxidised, and therefore is a powdery cream colour.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4033
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central circular hole which is 5.36mm diam. The side edges of the whorl are slightly rounded. The upper and lower surfaces are slightly uneven. The item has a cream/white coloured surface.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE WALL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2989
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan with bi-conical shaped section. The outer surface of the item has an irregular surface, which maybe a decoration, or created through use. The central hole is circular in plan and is vertical.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE HONINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2432
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
The lead whorl is sub-circular with a circular perforation in the centre. The diameter of the perforation is 9.02mm. The biconical whorl is decorated with a high-relief zigzag design.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CHESHIRE GOOSTREY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1577
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is a conical shape with a wide circular base. There is a vertical sub-circular hole in the centre of the item. The hole has a distorted edge which suggests the item has been hanging from a narrow thread. On the upper surface there are radiate lines as decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE HONINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1489
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Conical shaped item with a hole running vertically, however, the hole is off centre. There is possibly a radiate design on the upper surface formed by ridges. The base is indented in the centre.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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