Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete 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. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CA394C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone flat or discoidal spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). Around 50% of the spindle whorl is present.The spindle whorl is semi-circular, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been drilled slightly off central, from both sides. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.6 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 55.1 mm, with a width of 29.8 mm and is 14.1 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-82FF84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but reused cast lead alloy papal bulla of Pope Boniface VIII, pope from AD 1294 to AD 1303). The obverse bears an inscription of BONI FA[ ]VS PP:VIII, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Boniface VIII. Like the obverse, the pelleted border around the outside has mostly been erased by the edge being hammered out and folded over. The reverse depicts St. Paul, on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both faces are co…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0CEEC1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A biconical lead spindle whorl (overall diameter: 34mm) with central perforation (diameter: 10mm) that does not narrow more at one end. Both faces are decorated. On one side, there is what appears to be a raised branch-like design with one line splitting into three towards the outer edge of the artefact with occasional dots in between. The other side also has raised linear decoration, but of an elongated cross design which reaches to the far edge of the whorl. It is difficult to date these spindle whorls precisely, but the highly decorated ones like this example usually date to th…
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID6042
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-conical in profile. There is a central vertical hole which is 9.9mm diameter. The upper and lower surfaces are decorated with high-relief linear marks which vary in angle.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5944
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is a bi-conical shape, with a central perforation which is 8.4mm diameter. On surface is decorated with a high-relief linear zigzag design, the lower surface id decorated with a ring of pellets.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER BROOME', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5802
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and in profile it is a sub-conical shape with the tip missing due to the central perforation. This perforation is 9.1mm in diameter. The 'base' of the object has a high-relief linear pattern forming a geometric star shape around the perforation. The upper surface is obliquely angled and is uneven. The object has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-conical in profile and sub-circular in plan. It has a central perforation which is 9.6mm in diameter. The circumference edges have been decorated with a series of square cells. Some of these cells are slightly damaged. The spindle whorl has a cream coloured surface.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5654
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is a bi-conical shape with a prounced ridge around the circumference of the whorl. The faces of the whorl also have high-relief ridges and pellets as decoration. The whorl has a central vertical hole which is circular in plan. The hole is 10mm in diameter. Some of the edges are slightly abraded which reveals a dark grey material which appears to corrode in layers. Otherwise the surface is a grey/cream colour.
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5532
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The possible spindle whorl has a plano-convex shape with a central hole which is 9.8mm in diameter. The base is flat. The sides appear to be decorated with two pellets, and a slightly multi-faceted surface. The object is a mid grey colour which is appearing to corrode in flakes.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2002
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.

Record ID: WMID5344
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-convex, with a protruding central ridge. There is a circular hole through the centre. One surface is decorated with high-relief radiate lines, a concentric ring and a pellet in each division. The lower surface is also decorated with high-relief radiate lines, but these are more irregular in their angles from the centre. The object has a well developed patina, but the edges are flaking slightly.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5345
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-convex with a wide protruding circumference. It is as if the edge widest diameter edge has been hammared and slightly rounded. Both surfaces are decorated with high-relief radiating lines. The object has a well developed patina.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5173
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central circular hole. In profile the spindle whorl is bi-conical. The upper and lower face of the whorl is decorated with a high-relief design, however this is not clear. The surface of the spindle whorl is oxidised.
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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: WMID4642
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is slightly biconical in cross section, but appears at first glance to be conical, except the base is tapered slightly in profile. The surface of the base is slightly concave. In the centre is a vertical circular hole which is 8.49mm diametre. The whorl is circular in plan with a smooth surface, except for two cracks/indentations. The whorl is made of a fine grained, laminated silty mudstone.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2002
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID4354
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central hole. The central hole is 9.22mm diameter. The faces of the whorl are flat and undecorated. The corners are slightly rounded. The spindle whorl is made of a dense, fine-grained stone, which is a light beige colour with a red hue. However the red colour is likely to be influenced by the colour of the soil.
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4308
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is a plano-subconvex shape with a central hole which is 8.01mm diameter. The surface of the item is heavily corroded and 'flaked'.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4188
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is a biconvex shape with a central sub-circular hole. Both faces of the spindle whorl are decorated with alternating high-relief line which radiates from the centre, and a pellet.
Created on: Monday 7th January 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.