Record ID: LANCUM-7E56BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made from a piece of Roman Samian ware pottery. It is slightly concave. There is no decoration, and the edges are chipped all of the way round the outside on the underside, and in a few discreet areas on the surface. The whorl may post date the Roman period as the central hole is not at the smallest end of the spectrum for a Roman date. One of very similar shape and dimensions is recorded as PUBLIC-DD674B Dimensions: 38mm diameter and 9mm thick, the central hole is 7mm diameter and it weighs 13.79g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8AD76E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Baked clay plain spindle whorl. Pottery. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 410-850 Diameter: 34mm, Thickness: 19mm, Weight: 22.61gms
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-739476
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black pottery spindle whorl. Baked clay plain and coarse spindle whorl. Pottery, black pot. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 410-850 Length: 41.6mm, Width: 42.8mm, Thickness: 15.8mm, Weight: 22.28gms
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: WAW-333E4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl probably dating to the Roman to Early Medieval period (c. AD 43-850). The object is irregular in plan and sub-trapezdoidal in section, with a circular central aperture. The object is formed from a cream-coloured fabric with a black patina in places around one side.  The object measures 61mm in length, 69mm in width and 22mm in thickness. 
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-308F74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic 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 7.6 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The ceramic appears to have a high quartz (sand) content and highly oxidised. The whorl measures 33.9 mm in diameter and 15.2 mm thick. It weighs 15.9 g (0.56 oz). The who…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: NLM-60FECB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fired clay spindle whorl fragment. Circular, probably globular with flattened upper and lower sides, object with a drilled [now] off-centre hole of diameter 6mm. Stained with pitch, paint or burning across part of its surface, possibly after being chipped. The small size would be suitable for a Roman spindle. Despite its large size, the lightweight material would make this whorl suitable for spinning a fine yarn. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 30.2mm, Thickness: 15.9mm, Weight: 13.48gms.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bainton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BH-78230B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Incomplete (a fresh piece missing) rough oval/disc with a hole discoloured with black deposit rather than burnt, a very micaceous fabric, SAMCG I think rather than under-fired SAMEG (but slip very thin and no other inclusions). Hole c.5mm diameter, the surface is chipped and spalled around the perforation. 10g. (Sherd ID 249)
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-78192E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Very abraded and burnt cup base, no slip remains apart from in the groove at the top of the foot-ring; possibly a Dr27 foot/base but really too worn to be certain. Only half survives, apparently broken across a ?drilled central hole, suggesting this base was shaped and re-used as a spindle whorl (sherd ID no 230) SAMCG
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F4DF8F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval to post-medieval ceramic spindle whorl, globular with flattened poles, parts of one pole missing, oxidised, micaceous, probably Late Medieval and Transitional ware (Jennings 1981, 61-2). Cf. SF-923F40, a smaller example. Diameter 38.5mm. Thickness/height 25.5mm. Hole diameter 10 - 11.5mm. Weight 40g. Mid 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-25E582
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a reused piece of greyware ceramic and is circular with a central perforation running through it. The edges are slightly beveled. The object is 37.1mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 14.6mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: DENO-2F1583
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undecorated pale coloured ceramic or stone spindle whorl. The artefact is conical shaped with slightly convex sides, 9.4mm in diameter in the centre, light grey fabric with some inclusions. Similar to SWYOR-921288. Diameter 33.8mm, height 22.8mm, weight 27.21g.
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: SF-923F40
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of probable early post-medieval date. The spindle is a flattened globular shape with a central circular hole, c.14mm in diameter. A groove runs around the midpoint of the outer face. It is made from a orange sandy earthenware fabric with angular quartz (
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E70A69
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery spindle whorl. Grey reduced fabric sandy fabric, probably made from a Roman Greyware base sherd. Flat-sided cylindrical discoid whorl with a central drilled aperture of diameter 8.1mm. The light material would make this object suitable for spinning a fine yarn, while the material and aperture size could commend either a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Chipped or nicked at one edge, and worn thereafter. Suggested date: Unknown, Late Roman to Early Medieval, 200-800 Diameter: 33.3mm, Thickness: 8.3mm, Weight: 11.45gms
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-D26222
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano-convex spindle whorl made from dark fabric grog-tempered ceramic. The whorl is worn, smooth, and undecorated. The fabric is fine grained and has small reddish-orange inclusions. Possibly Roman or Early Medieval.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
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Record ID: LIN-16202A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic spindle whorl or ceramic bead, probably dating to the Roman to early medieval period, c. AD 43 - 680 . The object is circular in shape with a flat cross section. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The central hole has been set roughly centrally, and has an internal diameter of 11 mm. The shape of the item would suggest that it has been specifically made and not created from a reused sherd of pottery. The spindle whorl or bead has been made from ceramic, with frequent fine grit inclusions. The surface carries soot and is weathered. The object has a diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2EBAF9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete clay probable spindle whorl of uncertain date. The objects is globular with a central perforation running through it. The outer surface is decorated with a series of parallel but irregular grooves which appear to be made using a hand held tool. The clay is a burnt orange colour with a small blackened patch to one side. The object is 31.3mm in diameter, 27.2mm tall and weighs 22.2g. The perforation is 6.4mm in diameter. Walton Rogers (1997, p.1713) discussed the diameter of spindle holes in relation to their dating stating that Iron Age and Roman spindles have holes…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-B1FB5F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spindle whorl made from a base of Roman greyware pottery, diameter 23.5mm, thickness 6mm, weight 3.78g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Friday 27th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B9629E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic possible spindle whorl of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The object is formed of a semi-circular disc of possible Black Burnished ware (BB1) pottery. Approximately half of the object has been lost to worn breaks. One side of the remaining portion displays a slight raised rim, the other side has a recessed central band. A perforation is present through what would have been the middle of the object when complete. The object is 39.7mm long, 14.3mm wide, 10.7mm thick and weighs 8.2g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database as SOM-C0F331, HAMP-04…
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: WAW-29341F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A stone or ceramic spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is D-sectioned with the base being flat. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.13mm diameter. The surface is a light cream colour with some pitting and voids. It measures 29.18mm diameter and is 17.87mm thick. It weighs 16.26g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2018
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Record ID: LON-400B9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to Medieval ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date. The whorl is made from a buff to light grey coloured clay. It is sub-circular in form, oval shaped in section with a central circular aperture which has a diameter of 11mm. Dimensions: diameter: 32.5mm; thickness: 20.3; weight: 26.49g Similar spindle whorls on the database include LON-7686B3, and WILT-4F5487.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2018
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Record ID: GLO-C21332
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Ceramic spindle whorl that has been made form a fragment of a grey ware pot that has been cut/ground in to a circular disc that has then had a central hole drilled through the middle.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-CB8F92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl, probably dating from the Late Roman period and made from a sherd of an East Sussex Ware vessel.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-E9779D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age clay spindle whorl dating to the period 800 BC- AD 43. The spindle whorl is of unusual design and is reel shaped with two sub-circular discs at either end which gradually narrow to a 'waist' in the centre. There is a vertical hole pierced through the centre of both discs. The spindle whorl is made of a reddish brown clay with about two-thirds of the surface of both ends and a joining section across the 'waist' coloured black. There are numerous small to medium flint inclusions and a number of large flint inclusions. The spindle whorl is crudely made, although the surface i…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DE43F7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of probable Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 400). The spindle whorl is circular in shape with a flat cross section. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The central hole has been set roughly centrally, and has an internal diameter of 8.0 mm. The shape of the spindle whorl would suggest that it has been specifically made and not created from a reused sherd of pottery. The spindle whorl has been made from an oxidised ceramic, with frequent fine grit inclusions. As surfaces are weathered, with no fresh break available, it is not possible to identify the s…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: LON-24B394
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman colour coated ware vessel that has had a circular hole drilled through the centre of the base, possible for use as a spindle whorl, dating to AD 150-410. The fragment consists of the base of a beaker or jar that has been broken off around the foot ring. The foot ring has been kept intact aside from some minor damage and a hole has been drilled through the centre of the base. Dimensions: diameter: 43.44mm; thickness: 11.46mm; weight: 23.87g Holes were drilled through the bases of broken pottery in antiquity frequently to reuse the fragment as a weight for a …
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
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Record ID: SOM-C0F331
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman spindle whorl made from a sherd of Black Burnished ware (BB1, from Wareham/Poole Harbour, Dorset) pottery, dating to c. AD 43-410. The Spindle whorl is slightly convex and is around 50% complete. It is semicircular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. There is an aperture drilled through what would have been the centre of the circle, now incomplete. It has been made from a hard fired, black fabric with a pinkish-buff oxidised internal margin and surface, with abundant sub-rounded to sub-angular translucent quartz inclusions,
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-7686B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman to Medieval ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date. The whorl is made from a buff coloured clay. It is sub-circular in form, oval shaped in section with a central circular aperture. Dimensions: diameter: 30.77mm; thickness: 15.49; weight: 17.77g Similar spindle whorl on the database is WILT-4F5487.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
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Record ID: BM-C52D3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl dating to the Roman period. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a piece of slightly convex greyware ceramic and is circular in shape. It possesses a central circular perforation. The object measures 40mm in diameter and has a maximum thickness of 5mm. The diameter of the perforation is 6mm. The object weighs 13.81 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
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Record ID: BM-C51E8B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl dating to the Roman period. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a piece of flat greyware ceramic and is approximately circular in shape. It possesses a perforation which is also approximately circular in shape and is slightly bevelled at its edges. The object measures 32mm in diameter and has a maximum thickness of 6mm. The diameter of the perforation is 5mm. The object weighs 6.47 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: BM-C4E5D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, ceramic object, probably a spindle whorl dating to the Roman period. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a sherd of black-burnished ware (?). It comprises an approximately flat, semi-circular piece of pottery with a central perforation. It is clear that the object has been broken in half. The fragment measures 38mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. The perforation is 7mm in diameter. The object weighs 8.30 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B395A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Roman ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date. The whorl is made from a red coloured clay. It is sub-circular in form, oval shaped in section with a central circular aperture. Dimensions: diameter: 35.58mm; thickness: 15.48; weight: 25.44g Similar spindle whorl on the database is WILT-4F5487.
Created on: Sunday 17th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: LON-81EDE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval - Post Medieval pottery spindle whorl made from glazed stone ware, probably Langewehe, Belgium (late 15th - early 16th century). The spindle whorl has convex sides and flat upper and lower surfaces. The central circular perforation has a diameter of 8.58mm. The spindle whorl is decorated with bands of horizontal incised lines around the midpoint. See LON-36D372 and LON-370317 for parallels Height: 20.15mm Weight: 20.05g Diameter: 29.59mm
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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Record ID: LIN-F51A4D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman to post medieval ceramic spindle whorl, dating tot he period c. AD 43-1700. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central aperture measuring 7.68mm. The fabric is light brown in colour with a pitted surface in places. Faint ridges are present around its circumference. The spindle whorl measures 25.83mm in diameter, 17.10mm in thickness and weighs 13.95g.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
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Record ID: LIN-853F66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Early Medieval ceramic spindle whorl dating to the period c. AD 43-850. It is circular in plan with a circular central aperture measuring 8.40mm, and is sub rectangular in cross section. The object is cream in colour with a black patina in places on one side, and a light brown-red patina in places on its other side. The spindle whorl measures 39.85mm in diameter, 15.66mm in thickness and weighs 32.26g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: NMS-1482FC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete spindle whorl made from a basal sherd of Roman oxidised pottery in a quite fine fabric. Paert of the edge is missing. Diameter 37mm. Thickness 11mm. Hole diameter 11 - 12mm. Weight 15.78g. 3rd - 4th century, or perhaps post- Roman.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: WILT-4F5487
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete conical spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is probably ceramic, although it could be a sandstone. It measures 33.43mm in diameter,14.24mm in height. and the diameter of the hole is 11.43mm. It weighs 18.18 grams.
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2015
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Record ID: NMS-0C89AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a spindle whorl made from a base of Roman greyware pottery, one third extant, diameter 48mm, thickness 9.8mm, weight 9g. The conversion to a whorl may have occurred in the Roman period or later. The Roman presence on this site is less strong than thwe late saxon and medieval.
Created on: Friday 17th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2015
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Record ID: NMS-BAF205
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spindle whorl made from a sherd of Roman oxidised micaceous pottery, in rather abraded condition. Diameter 29mm. Thickness 10mm. Hole diameter 9mm. Weight 8.70g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: DEV-332C53
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has two flat, plain faces. A circular perforation measuring 5mm in diameter runs through the centre. The fabric is a pinkish red colour with few inclusions. The spindle whorl is 25mm in diameter and 10mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 30th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 31st December 2014
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Record ID: SF-185B5E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic circular spindle whorl of Roman to Early Medieval date. It is flat and formed from a sherd of Roman grey micaceous ware (GMB). There is a central circular perforation, which is 4.92mm in diameter. This spindle whorl measures 34.38mm in diameter, 6.64mm in thickness, 10.19g in weight. There is a similar example recorded on the PAS database (SF-0F04E4).
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DD674B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A spindle whorl crafted from a fragment of Roman Samian Ware dating 50 to 410 AD. The profile has a slight curvature to it and wheel lines can be seen from the pot manufacturing process. There is a hole drilled through the centre with a diameter of 5.74mm. The diameter of the whorl is 36.40mm and has a thickness of 9mm and weighs 14.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Sunday 7th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-D909D8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval Raeren stoneware pottery spindle whorl, diamater 33.2mm, thickness 22.7mm, hole diameter 10 - 13mm, weight 32g, c.1500 - c.1550.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Record ID: LIN-262BC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl, probably of Middle Saxon date (c.720-850). The whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in section. A hole passes through the centre, and the area around the hole on both sides is faceted. The fabric is pale cream with orange flecks.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-497BC7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded fired clay spindle whorl of probable Roman date. It is circular in form, oval in section with a large central circular aperture. The whorl is formed from an abraded and slighty micaceous Roman fabric, possibly from a ceramic vessel or a fragment of fired clay tile. It measures 38.46mm in diameter, 13.38mm in thickness and 22.47g in weight. This whorl is of probable Roman date, c.43-410 AD, although a slightly later date range cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt Darcy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CA98A0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman ceramic spindle whorl (AD 43- 409). This spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. A slightly off-centre circular hole has a diameter of c. 4.1mm. Close to the edge, another hole with a similar diameter does not fully penetrate the fabric. It is made from locally produced Vectis Ware and curvature indicates that it is from the body of a vessel, rather than the base. The edges are abraded. Length: 31.17mm; width: 30.29mm; thickness: 6.33mm. Weight: 7.15g. 'Vectis ware is hand-made, well finished and relatively hard, bein…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-374F34
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman greyware ceramic vessel which has been perforated, probably to create a spindle whorl. The base, which probably formed part of a pedestal cup, is circular, with a flat underside. Part of the heavily abraded wall of the vessel remains, angling steeply upwards from the base . The circular-sectioned perforation is located off-centre, extending vertically through the base. The fabric is mid grey and has a sandy texture. Diameter: 42mm; height: 14.3mm; weight: 23.58g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E8F522
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Medieva periods (43 - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is flat and sub circular with a circular hole through the centre. The whorl has been formed from a fine white paste sherd. It measures 32mm in diameter. Spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post Medieval period which makes them difficult to date without contextual evidence. This spindle whorl appears to have been made from a piece of Roman pottery and so a slightly shorter date range has been suggested.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-8FF1B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery spindle whorl fragment. Roman Greyware sherd with quartz and iron inclusions, reworked into a flat discoid whorl with central drilled perforation of diameter circa 7mm. As a whorl this would be apt to spinning a fine yarn. Suggested date: sherd Roman, 40-400; probably reworked in the Early or Middle Anglo-Saxon period, 450-850. Diameter (estimated): circa 40mm, Thickness: 7.7mm, Weight: 4.43gms.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-52ADF7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fired Clay spindle whorl. Oxidised fabric with abundant chalk inclusions, possibly comparable with Torksey Ware. A doughnut shaped whorl of Walton Rogers' form B, with central aperture of diameter 13.5mm. The aperture is lipped on one side, suggesting the use of a rod or spindle as a former before the object was fired. Despite its possible affinity to commercially produced pottery, this object bears light finger or thumb impressions, and was probably made as a 'one off', resembling a miniature loom weight in its form and material - though a loom weight would be at least twice the size…
Created on: Friday 10th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9A8D77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl or loomweight. Upper curved half is decorated with circumferential incised lines, 5 rings visible. Ceramic is unevenly fired grey-red. Underside is rough and unpatterned, unsure if it is purposeful or has been split in half. Fabric and colour suggest late Iron Age or Roman date. Hole widens from upper side through to underside.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LIN-952ED6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Anglo-Saxon clay spindle whorl. The whorl is sub-square or sub-circular when viewed from the top and sub-rectangular or oval in cross-section. There is a circular hole through the centre. The fabric is charcoal-black coloured and contains medium-large grit and possible grog inclusions.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-15A485
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is missing part of one end due to old breaks but is otherwise intact. The whorl appears to be formed from fired grey/brown clay. It is circular in form, oval shaped in section with a large central circular aperture and very smooth, regular surfaces. It measures 21.62mm in length, 30.13mm in external diameter, 11.31mm in internal diameter, and 24.24g in weight. This is a ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is possible that it dates as early as the Anglo-Saxon period, although a later date cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burrough Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D7AAF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl, cirrcular on plan and oval in profile with slightly flattened upper and lower sides and a diffuse mid-rib around the centre. There is a circular hole through the centre for the shaft,4.0mm in diameter. The fabric is high fired, possibly over fired with many voids, probably from organic temper, some very fine pink and white quartz temper. Mid brown fabric. Some areas of damage on each side and polishing. 36.4mm in diameter, 18.2mm thick and 13.06 grams. Although the spindle whorl is hard to date on its own it comes from an area with lots of 13th/14th century m…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D27746
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Bristol
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spindle whorl diameter 35mm, thickness 10mm. Circular spindle whorl that is broken in two that has been make out of a fragment of grey ware pottery.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D0474
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Roman to Medieval .The spindle-whorl is near circular (with a diameter of 34.4mm) and of sub-rectangular section (with a thickness of 9.3mm) with some damage to the edge. There is slight curvature on both faces (one face is convex and the other concave), suggesting the spindle-whorl is made on a body sherd of a large vessel. The central aperture is circular with parallel straight sides (8.0mm). The pottery fabric is well fired and coarse with quartz inclusions. The pottery may be of Roman or medieval date. The whorl has a weight o…
Created on: Friday 8th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-AF4D45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic discoidal spindle whorl, pierced through the centre from one side only. The fabric of the ceramic is red / pinkish in colour and has abundant inclusions of crushed flint and quartz. The fabric is reminiscent of some Bronze Age fabrics but this fabric is too well made, is well fired and dense. A Roman or possibly Medieval period may be more appropriate.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-165437
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Roman/Early Medieval? ceramic spindle whorl, 44mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 20.37grams. It is rectangular in section and is made from a large piece of Late Roman Nene Valley Colour coat ware.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'nr Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D684D0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery spindle whorl, Roman- Medieval in date. The whorl has been formed from a piece of pottery cut from a vessek- probably when the vessel broke. It is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. It is flat on both sides with rounded edges. The fabric of the pottery is black on one side and brown/grey on the other. It is not clear if the black is the actual colour of the fabric or is due to wear/dirt. The fabric is smooth and has few inclusions. It appears to be a locally made pottery, and has not been especially highly fired. This sort of pottery is…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-A60354
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery spindle-whorl, probably Raeren stoneware dating to the first half of the 16th century. The spindle whorl has convex sides and slightly concave upper and lower surfaces. The central circular perforation has a diameter of 8.54mm. The spindle whorl is decorated with a band of three horizontal incised lines around the midpoint. The fabric is a salt-glazed grey-brown stoneware. Gaimster (1987:89) notes that the trade in Raeren stoneware to England was so successful that even specialist products of the industry accompanied the bulk exports. Raeren spindle-wh…
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-04EC37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken half of a Roman pottery spindle whorl or counter. It has a coarse, sandy fabric and a generally dark grey colour. It features incised concentric decoration - a median circle, a circle around the central hole (Dia.: c. 8.15mm), and a possible further circle towards the circumference. The artefact was reworked into its current fuction from a ceramic vessel. There is a circular indentation on the upper surface towards the break.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Headbourne Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-C446F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Ceramic spindle whorl. Probably Early Medieval. Lightly baked clay with incised decoration. The clay has some shell and small, smooth stone inclusions. It has been overfired, giving it a reddish outer layer, with a blackened mid-layer and a dark grey centre. It is roughly circular and the central hole is slightly off-centre. The upper surface has two concentric circles with vertical lines at regular intervals. the lower surface has multiple incisions on a vertical and horizontal axis. The side of the object has vertical lines at regular intervals with a horizontal line connecting them…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-85BD27
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl. The whorl is circular and has two flat sides with a circular hole in the centre measuring 20mm diameter. The fabric on the underside is a blue-grey colour with a cross-hatched decoration, though the randomness of this probably suggests it is accidental decoration. The pattern on the back suggests that it has been left to dry on something like a hurdle or a basket which has left a pattern on the surface. This lack of care in manufacture is more typical of loom weights than whorls. The fabric of the top side is orange-yellow and decorated with ten circular depres…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B400A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic circular spindle whorl diameter 30mm, thickness 7mm, weight 8.09g. This weight has been made from a flat fragment of Severn Valley Ware that has an off centre hole drilled through it. Date 43-410
Created on: Monday 13th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highnam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-692BA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Undated ceramic spindle whorl, 34mm in diameter and 25mm high. The object is in fair condition with an orange patina and weighs 20.93grams. It is circular in form with a circular hole, 7mm in diameter. In section it is sub rectangular with flat upper and lower surfaces and a bulging waist. The fabric not been positively identified past it being sandy.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-AE7287
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl fashioned from a re-used Roman pottery sherd. The pottery fabric is mid brown-orange with abundent sand temper. It thickens towards one side. The sherd has been roughly shaped into an approximate circle measuring 26.2mm diameter, 6.5mm thick and weighing 5.23g. It has been pierced with a hole of 4.6mm diameter which is off-centre.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton on Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-3181F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Single spindle whorl. Roman. very chipped. Made up of a pinkish fabric with shell inclusions which has been overfired in places. very light. 38mm in diameter with a central hole 11mm in diameter. 20mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-AAE256
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl of Roman or Early Medieval date. The whorl is basically biconical, but with a well rounded medial ridge. The central perforation has a diameter of 9.77mm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-E2E3E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl. The fabric of the object consists of light orangey brown with calcareous inclusions. Diameter: 35.24mm, thickness: 20.33mm, weight: 23.95g.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-36D372
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval pottery spindle whorl made from glazed stone ware, probably Langewehe, Belgium (late 15th - early 16th century). The spindle whorl has convex sides and flat upper and lower surfaces. The central circular perforation has a diameter of 7.14mm. The spindle whorl is decorated with bands of horizontal incised lines around the midpoint. T Dimensions: diameter: 20.88mm; thickness: 13.91mm; weight: 6.80g. Identified by Geoff Egan.
Created on: Monday 16th April 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of London', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5FF186
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman conical spindle whorl of greyware. At the base it measures 30.8mm in diameter and it stands 16.1mm. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter at the top, and 12.2mm at the base.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-3A3931
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl fashioned from a re-used Roman pottery sherd. The pottery fabric is coarse and sandy and reminiscent of South East Dorset Black Burnished Ware. One surface is oxidised orange and the other reduced dark grey-black in colour. The reduced surface is burnished. It has been roughly shaped into an approximate circle measuring 25.17mm diameter, 6.96mm thick and weighing 5.52g. It has been pierced with a hole of 5.39mm diameter in the centre.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6F06A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large ceramic greyware spindle whorl or weight. The object is plano-convex and has a central hole 10mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Kesteven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BF24B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman spindle whorl possibly made from a base sherd of a grey ware vessel or from polished stone. The diameter of the spindle whorl is 36.57mm, the diameter of the hole is 7.79mm and the thickness is 5.49mm. Similar parallels were discovered during excavations at Beadlam villa, Yorkshire (Neal 1996, 50 nos. 49-50 fig. 34).
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2005
Last updated: Sunday 27th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-C4F1A3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman ceramic spindle whorl, 35mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7130F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Saxon ceramic spindle whorl, 38.5mm in diameter and 10mm thick. The object is in fair condition with some wear. It has a pinkish/grey patina and weighs 15.73 grams. The whorl has a central hole 8mm in diameter and appears to have been formed from a thick pottery sherd.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F44557
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated ceramic bi-conical spindle whorl. The fabric is a brownish colour and grit tempered. The internal hole has a diameter of 6.60mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-E24667
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Probable Roman ceramic spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is roughly circular and is made out of a body sherd from a greyware vessel. There is a centrally drilled hole 6.67mm in diameter. The hole has been drilled from the reverse.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F86F22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Earthenware spindle whorl, 10-12.5mm thick and 43.5-44mm in diameter. It weighs 27.09g. It is greyware with flinty inclusions.
Created on: Friday 15th April 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-CB9707
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat, circular ceramic handmade spindle whorl, made from sand tempered clay. The spindle whorl has a circular perforation through the centre. The spindle whorl is 37.9mm in diameter and is 12mm thick. The clay is a mid orangey-brown colour. The artefact is complete, but slightly worn. The edges of the spindle whorl are well rounded. This artefact is undatable, but it could possibly be Romano-British or medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton-on-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-713194
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stoneware spindle whorl of early post-medieval date. A 16th century globular Type 1 spindle whorl (see ref.) from the Raeren kilns in Belgium. The object is made of a creamy white clay. It measures 30.8mm diameter by 23.6mm high and has a central hole 10mm in diameter. It weighs 26.07g. The outer edge is decorated with parallel horizontal grooves.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-17A433
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fired clay object, probably a spindle whorl. The surface is rough with tiny micaceous inclusions and light brown in colour. It was probably bi-conical in shape and consisting of two hemispherical surfaces, one of which is now mostly missing and shows signs of blackening, ?sooting. It stands incomplete at 21mm. Its diameter at the widest part is 29mm. The diameter of the central piercing is 4mm from outside through to the break. It weighs 13.57g. Possibly any date from Roman through to medieval.
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-877ED4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman spindle whorl probably made from a base sherd of a greyware vessel. The diameter of the spindle whorl is 35mm, the diameter of the hole is 5mm and the thickness is 4mm. Parallels were discovered during excavations at Beadlam villa, Yorkshire (Neal 1996, 50 nos. 49-50 fig. 34).
Created on: Friday 5th March 2004
Last updated: Sunday 27th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-0F04E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A ceramic spindle whorl created from a fragment Roman micaceous greyware. It is flat and circular in shape, measuring 35.44mm in diameter it is 8.71mm thick. There is a central circular perforation, which is 6.66mm in diameter. One edge is slightly damaged. This spindle whorl is Roman in date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NCL-03C630
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Ceramic, conical object. It possesses a central perforation measuring 10mm in diameter and a flat bottom. Dr Kevin Leahy writes: it is most unlikely that this object was, as described, a 'Loom weight' and it was probably a spindle whorl. Dating is impossible on the surviving evidence.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Murton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM-891660
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical broken in half, regular small angular inclusions.
Created on: Saturday 31st May 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BILLINGBOROUGH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM4776
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recycled roman pottery sherd, decorated with fine impressed lines.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2000
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bourne area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM4777
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Saxon pottery spindle whorl. Biconical, blobby.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2000
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LINCOLNSHIRE MARKET DEEPING', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM4778
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Saxon pottery spindle whorl, biconical with central band.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2000
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bourne area', grid reference and parish protected.