Record ID: SWYOR-D699F8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy discoidal spindle whorl of probable Roman date, about AD 43 - 410. It fits into Walton Rogers Class B1. It is a flat disc of rectangular cross section (Glenda Type A cited in Alberti 2017). The central aperture is 5.7mm diameter. The edge of the whorl has been distorted in one place. The whorl is 28.9mm diameter, 6.5mm thick and 35.86g. It has a yellow grey patina.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C8E87B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable spindle whorl of probable Roman date. The whorl was probably originally plano convex but is now very worn. The central circular perforation has a maximum diameter of 4mm. This suggests that it could be of Late Iron Age or Roman date, though this is an unreliable method of dating. The flat side of the whorl has a slightly raised rim round the central perforation. This is found on Roman Coppergate Type A whorls. The whorl was also found in an area where many other Roman objects have been recovered, so a Roman date is suggested. The whorl has a grey patina. It is 16…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-092683
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date, but possibly Roman. It is semi-spherical in shape with a slightly concave upper face and a domed lower face. This shape is consistent with whorls thought to be Roman in Walton Rogers (2007). The central hole tapers from 9.5mm on the upper face to 7mm on the domed face. It is full of soil. It is 12.61mm in thickness, 29.83mm in diameter and weighs 54.26 grams. Lead alloy spindle whorls are very difficult to date as few are found in datable contexts.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Saturday 14th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-5AADB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crudely cast lead spindle whorl or circular perforated weight. It is D shaped in section, the upper surface being flat and the lower surface convex. The central hole is smaller than is usual for a spindle whorl of this diameter, being only 8mm in diameter. It is also thinner than many spindle whorls. If it is a spindle whorl it is most likely to be Roman or Early Medieval in date. There is no decoration. The whorl is 30.9mm in diameter and 6.6mm thick. It weighs 28.19gm. It is also possibel that the object is just a undiagnostic lead weight which could have been used for many purpos…
Created on: Friday 1st October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-302103
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is slightly dome shaped with a large central hole which is wider at the top than at the bottom. The sides of the hole are straight. There is a groove on the base round the central hole. It has a diameter of 23.2mm and a weight of 29.68g. It has a well developed creamy patina. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "…
Created on: Friday 31st July 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0EEA66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is undecorated and bi-conical. A notch has been cut in the side of the spindle whorl where the two conical halves meet, and a hole has been drilled from this notch through to the central hole. There is also a groove round the centre of the perforation inside the whorl. It is 31.1mm in diameter and 18.1mm thick. It weighs 59.57gm. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Livin…
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A86D43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is severely damaged. The whorl is discoid and sub-rectangular in section but with central circular hole. It has a diameter of 23.7mm and is 5.8mm thick, weighing 12.64g. This whorl is in poor condition and is a grey colour. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a centur…
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A86183
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and trapezoidal in section but with a central circular hole. There is a cream patina all around. It has a diameter of 26.2mm and is 11.4mm thick, weighing 38.08g. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, "Norwich…
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-622FA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and rectangular in section but with a circular recess round the central circular hole on one face. There are some scratches on the sides and faces. It has a diameter of 24.86mm and is 7.8mm thick. The whorl is in fairly good condition with a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2008
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-35DAF3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and rectangular in section. There are some scratches on the sides and faces. It has a diameter of 26.7mm and is 6.4mm thick, weighing 22.53g. The whorl is in good condition with a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps …
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B78327
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and rectangular in section but with a circular recess round the central circular hole on one face. There are some scratches on the sides and faces. One side is relatively flat, whereas the other has been worn to the extent of leaving a lip around the outer edge and a wear mark running through the lip from inside to out. It has a diameter of 34.58mm and is 5.85mm thick and weighs 35.95g. The whorl is in good condition with a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which the…
Created on: Friday 20th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B777E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grooved spindle whorl A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and oval in section but with a circular recess round the central circular hole on one face. There are some scratches on the sides and faces. It has a diameter of 27.02mm and is 7.43mm thick. The whorl is in good condition with a groove running around the hole on one side, with a creamy yellow, white patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieva…
Created on: Friday 20th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-D93861
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and rectangular in section with a central circular hole. There are some scratches on the sides and faces. It has a diameter of 27.3mm and is 6.4mm thick. The whorl is in good condition with a patchy white patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and f…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-698060
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is conical with a truncated top. There is a large circular hole through the centre. It has a diameter of 24.7mm and is 11.6mm thick. It weighs 27.5g. The whorl is in good condition with a white patina, but has been varnished. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.