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Record ID: WMID-06BAB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date circa AD 43-1650. The whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.2mm. No decoration is present on either surfaces, though there are small areas of pitting seen on both sides.  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: 32mm Thickness: 6.2mm Weig…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-4AB204
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl. The whorl is discoidal in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.24mm. Both faces bear the same decoration of four raised triangles with a raised pellet between each triangle. The lower face bears a fifth pellet in the centre of one triangle. The whorl has been damaged and one edge is missing.  The whorl is light-grey and pale brown in colour with a slightly uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF831B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD1100-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges with a central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form C. Both sides are decorated with the same pattern, consisting of a zigzagged border, creating seven triangular segments. A pellet decorates each segments.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15C835
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.5mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 31.8mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15AB31
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 10mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is brown in colour, with an 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 35.1mm…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-158431
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 28.5mm, t…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-154D92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 7.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side. A small semi-circular chunk is missing from its side. The whorl is cream in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the ori…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-856B88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan.  It has a lentoid cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is decorated with faint moulded ribs, creating segments. The lower face is too worn to identify any decoration.  The whorl is brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-85961F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 31.7mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8586F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.8mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 25.5mm, thickness …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-854AAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 8.9 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex. There are thrre lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object, the fourth is missing due to damage. The whorl has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 29 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey c…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8502D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Early Medieval date (AD 43-800). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 16.7mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even 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 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published Find 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-1AD4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.50 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A88D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.7 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g (1.58 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-621532
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 6.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even 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 24.1mm,…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-622C9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100). The whorl is sub-circular in plan but some parts are distorted in shape. It has an oval central perforation measuring 8mm x 5.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in 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 28.4mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 20.6 grams. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E45217
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diame…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7ACF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream/brown in 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 19.8mm, thickness 4…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E78297
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD1100-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges with a central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form C. Both sides are decorated; one face presents a raised design of 12 lines radiating from the centre. A pellet decorates six of the segments. The other face is also decorated with a raised concentric circle between the perforation and edge. Eight raised lines radiate from the centre, crossing over the concentric circle. A pellet is pre…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E79908
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even 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 31.3mm, t…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E43027
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.9mm. 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: d…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7F503
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of early Medieval to Medieval in 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 9.8mm. 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 32mm, thickness 9…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E831F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in 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 29.4mm, th…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E4CE3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.5mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements:…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E87AE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex with a domed face, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in 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 22.3mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E46579
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.6mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is cream/brown in 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. Measu…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E5066B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diam…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E4E4C4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is sub-circular with an internal diameter of 9.1mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The flat base has a thin concave line.  The whorl is cream/grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origi…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FBBC7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Medieval period circa AD 1200-1500. The whorl is biconical in shape with steep sides, flat edges and a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with five visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, six pellets total. There is an area on the obverse which has been worn away where the decoration is not visible. The reverse is decorates with eleven transverse lines radiating from the centre.  There are two areas on the rim of the whorl where it has been buc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1BDADE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.2 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 33.1 mm and is12.3 mm thick. It weighs 52.9 g (1.87 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mov…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BAE0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.6 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 30.6 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 40.6 g (1.43 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movem…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B820E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.1 mm thick. It weighs 44.0 g (1.55 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B5957
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.7 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g (0.43 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B4851
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 20.1 mm and is 9.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.4 g (0.65 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B2C78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.5 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.8 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g (0.42 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-864FB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). It is of Walton Rogers form C2.  The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10.2mm. 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 26.…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5C0E3E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 6.5mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a white/cream 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 16.9mm, thickness 8.3mm, weight 12.…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4B0E30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is rcircular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The whorl has a central perforation, that has an internal diameter of 9.4mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted 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 25.6mm,…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-778A13
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.5 mm and is 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 17.0 g (0.60 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-65F030
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-990C15
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is plano-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan. It has a D-shaped cross section, which fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The obverse is pitted, but has the remains of possible pellet decoration. The flat reverse is smooth and undecorated. The whorl is brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within …
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D8415D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and circular in plan. It has a lentoid cross section and fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.6mm. The obverse is decorated with a raised ribs, creating four triangular shapes. Possibly representing a star. The reverse is decorated with pellets around the edge of the perforation.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even …
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E7A7B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, dating from AD 900 - AD 1200. The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is off-centre and circular in shape with an internal diameter of 10.2mm. The surface of the whorl is plain, with no decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is mostly a uniform cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4BA56E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead, bi convex decorated spindle whorl, likely to date from the medieval period, circa AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with different designs. One design comprises of multiple raised, straight lines which radiate from the center hole and terminate at the edges of the whorl. There are four raise lines which intersect these, running from one edge of the whorl to another, framing the center hole. The design on the other side of whorl also involves multipl…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1DAAF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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, which fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.2mm. 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 27.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 24.…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1C040
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan. It has a lentoid cross section, which fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.6mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Mea…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774AD8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 Find 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 Find 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-48553C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan.  It has a lentoid cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.6mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measu…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4830DA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 9mm. 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 33mm, thickness 7.4mm, weight  46.1…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4809ED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Rome to Post Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is plano-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.9mm. 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 23.8mm, thickness 10…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-416442
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is D-shaped in cross section. The whorl is worn and is missing some of its edging. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measu…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4137B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / grey colour, with an even 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 31.2mm, thickness 6.1mm, weight  30 grams Similar spindle whorls have been recor…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BEC4B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 8.9mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / grey colour, with an even 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 25.2mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 20.4 grams Similar spindle whorls have been record…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4111D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 9.7mm. The upper face has decorative raised overlapping lines around the whorl. The lower face is flat and undecorated.  The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-40EBAB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 pereforated hole is sub-circular with an internal measurement of 10mm x 10.2mm. One face is decorated with two rows of raised pellets and the other face is decorated with raised lines, creating triangular segments.  The whorl is a dark brown and cream colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 26.8mm, thickness 12.5mm, weight 33.1 grams S…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2CB457
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the obverse and reverse have been decorated, with the same design. It consists of either a five or six pointed star. Three pellets are between each point and one pellet inside each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.8 mm. The whorl measures 31.7 mm in diameter and 15.8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D79317
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with different designs. One side bears a series of outward pointing triangles with central raised dots. The other involves multiple diagonal radiating lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. The central hole is currently filled with soil but has an internal diameter of 9…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D730EB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Neither face seems to be decorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The outer edges have been damaged.  The whorl measures 29.9 mm in diameter and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 48.6 g (1.72 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D7145D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.2 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 33.6 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (1.29 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-301514
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central pereforated hole is circular and filled with dirt. It has an internal diameter of 9.5mm. One face is decorated with eight raised pellets and the other face is decorated with six raised pellets with faint irregular lines between the pellets. The whorl is a dark brown and grey colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 27.1mm, thickness 9.5mm, weight 2…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FD223
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.6 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indica…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F8FDB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 of the hole measures 8.6mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with radiating lines in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within each segement is a small moulded pellet.   The whorl is a brown and grey colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 30.9mm, thicknes…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EEEA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan with a rectangular cross section. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 6.4mm diameter. No decoration is present. One side of the whorl is covered in a brown patination, covering the perforation. The majority of the whorl has a cream coloured patina. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded.  Measurements: diameter 22.8mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 16.7 grams.  Spindle whorls are us…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D63D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The central hole is infilled with iron corrosion products. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 31.8 mm and is 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 g (1.81 oz). The whorl is of a light to…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D4F2D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 12.2 mm thick. It weighs 49.0 g (1.73 oz). The whorl is o…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8699AF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.6 mm wide. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 31.6 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 30.8 g (1.09 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DACEDD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Mid grey, sandstone spindle whorl, round in plan and flat in profile, with a small perforation in the centre measuring 5.3 mm in diameter. The surface has a number of small, circular marks on both sides. Spindle holes became progressively wider from the Roman period to the 10th century (Walton Rogers, 2007, CBA Research Report). Iron Age and Romano British whorls tend to have holes of 4-8mm in diameter. Therefore this whorl could possibly date from the Romano-British to Medieval period - is difficult to confirm without supporting evidence. A similar object can be seen un…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CA394C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published Find 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-4A363F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A possible spindle whorl made of shale or similar stone, possibly dating to the Roman or Early Medieval periods, circa AD 43-850. The object is approximately 50% complete. When complete it would have been circular in form with a central circular perforation. The outer surfaces are worn and uneven. The object is a dark brown/black colour.  The object measures 32.8 mm in length, 19.1 mm in width, 9.7 mm in width and weighs 4.1 grams.  Parallels could be made with a Roman spindle whorl recorded on the database discovered in Northumberland (NCL-A25482) also an E…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6AA5A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is diagonal ridges. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 29.6 mm and is 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g (0.8…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6011CD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 10mm. The upper face is decorated with moulded pellets in light relief. The lower face is has light relief lined decoration in irregular patterns.  The whorl is a light cream colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 33.5mm, thickness 13.7mm, weight 63.4g Spi…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6028EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 of the hole measures 9.9mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with a geometric design in light relief.  The whorl is a light cream colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 26.6mm, thickness 13.4mm, weight 32g Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as th…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A16335
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead, biconical, decorated spindle whorl, of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. It has a central circular perforation with a diameter of 10.9mm. The object is biconical and both sides have moulded decoration of zig-zag ribs with raised dots. The object has a grey / cream surface patina and has become worn and abraded overtime. Measurements: diameter 32.5mm, thickness 11.9mm, weight 39.4g. Spindle whorls are used for long periods of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the Medieval to post-Med…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A18646
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl, of Roman to  Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and has one rounded face and a flat base. It has a central sub-circular perforation with a diameter of 7.3mm. The surfaces have a well developed cream patina.  Measurements: diameter 19.8mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 9.7g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls with decoration are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c.&…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D87A77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10.3mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted 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 28.2mm, thicknes…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A19C5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.1 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indica…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BAD00
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 8.4mm. The upper face is decorated with moulded different shaped patterns and the initials MB. The lower face is also decorated with moulded patterns, including a grid of four squares and a heart motif.  The whorl is a brown colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: d…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BD3CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 10.1mm. The upper face has decorative recessed petals around the whorl. The lower face is worn and has traces of possible decoration of a recessed pattern around the edge of the inner hole.  The whorl is a cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough s…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8C2858
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and slightly convex on both surfaces. The central perforation is circular in shape and has an internal diameter of 11.7mm. The upper face is decorated with a border of circular moulded pellets. The lower face has no decoration present. The whorl has a dark brown patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E65DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with a similar design involving a curvilinear line with pellets above and below the curves. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The edges of the spindle whorl are damaged. The whorl measures 30.9 mm in diameter and 10.4 mm
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E321B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6EE8D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindlw whorl. A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is circular in plan and in profile is  bi-convex. There is a central circular perforation which is 11.04mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with chevrons radiating from the centre on both sides. The whorl has a raised outer edge radiating around its cirumference. The surface is oxidised and is a light grey colour. It measures 28.33mm in diameter, 8.24mm thick, and weighs 20.15g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Ness', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-D02B29
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A broadly complete lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD 1200-1500) The whorl is made up of a central conical body on one face, and broadly flat reverse face, with a central aperture measuring 11.23mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes. The conical face has seven triangular shapes radiating out in broadly regular intervals from its central aperture. Each triangle contains an ovoid raised surface within. Around the outer circumference of the whorl, evenly spaced between each triangle, are seven raised pel…
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mucklestone', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-BDC086
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 8.5mm diameter. Both faces are undecorated.  The whorl has a cream coloured even surface patina. Measurements: diameter 18.5mm, thickness 13.4mm, weight 16.1 grams.  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 example is very difficult to date …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3AFA30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and the internal diameter of the hole measures 10.1mm. Both faces are decorated with eight raised pellets. There is a pronounced rim, connecting the two halves of the mould. The whorl is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 29.3mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 45.3 grams Similar decorated sp…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-554D03
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 22.3 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g&nbs…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-556F25
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The decoration on both upper and lower faces is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.4 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The whorl measures 25.3 mm in diameter and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 23.8 g (0.84 oz). The whorl is of a light…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-318444
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and the internal diameter of the hole measures 11.1mm. The upper face is decorated with zig zag raised ribs and raised circular pellets within the triangles of the ribs. The lower face is decorated with raised ribs and raised pellets in an irregular pattern.   The whorl is a brown colour, with an even surface patina. …
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-309BE4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.2mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present.  The whole is a cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurement…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D80FCD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Their is a central sub circular performation which is 9.8 mm in diameter. Both faces have six moulded high-relief triangles located around the perforation. The whorl is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 32.4mm, thickness 10.4mm, weight 35.1 grams Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D7B51E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole is 9.tmm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is a grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Meas…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D75158
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 9.2mm. The upper face has moulded decoration of a six pointed star. The points of the star and the fields between them are recessed. The underside is flat and undecorated. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has …
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D6D252
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-conical in shape. The central hole is sub-circular and has been cast slightly off centre. It has an internal diameter of 9.4mm. The whorl has steep sloping sides and a flat undecorated base. The upper face is decorated with twelve slightly raised ribs radiating from the perforation. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D65874
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and the internal diameter of the hole measures 11.1mm. The upper face is decorated with three raised concentric circles. Within the first two circles are raised vertical ribs, creating segments. In the last concentric circle at the outer edge are oblique ribs creating triangular segments. The lower face is also decorated with three raised concetr…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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