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Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines.
Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm.
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C9E0B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised design of dots interspersed with lines radiating from the centre to the edge, creating a star-like effect. The surface has a light grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 26.2mm; width 12.2mm; weight 36.19g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered i…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-393242
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 7.9mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised designed of seemingly sporadically places pellets, some of which have merged together. The object has a light grey and cream patina, and a rough surface.
Dimensions: Diameter 26.6mm; width 10.1mm; weight 29g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly d…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-A3983D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8mm in diameter. It has a pronounced mid-rib and both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in the form of crescents to create a petalled effect. The surface has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 18.6mm; width 12.9mm; weight 16.74g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. O…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A1070A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large, slightly squashed, central perforation measuring 7.5mm in diameter. It has a pronounced mid-rib and both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in the form of crescents to create a petalled effect. The surface has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 17.5mm; width 15.1mm; weight 16.86g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11BEF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 7.8mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised designed of lines radiating from the centre to the edge. The object has a light grey patina and a rough surface.
Dimensions: Diameter 28.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 22.41g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decor…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11B131
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object has a domed shape with one flat face, and a central hole diameter 9.2mm.The object with covered in a white patina. The surfaces are plain, with no decoration,
Dimensions: Diameter 23.3mm; thickness 9.6mm; weight 28.60g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to …
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11910A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is very worn /corroded but has the typical outline shape of a spindle whorl, with a central hole diameter 9.9mm. The object wi covered in a white patina
Dimensions: Diameter 19.2mm; thickness 9.7mm; weight 14.20g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-117E84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is very worn /corroded but has the typical outline shape of a spindle whorl, with a central hole diameter 11.4mm.
Dimensions: Diameter 23.5mm; thickness 6.6mm; weight 14.12g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post medieval period. The majority of these objects…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A91961
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a central perforation measuring 7.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and present bumpy textured surface which may indicate it was once decorated. The object has a dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 31.2mm; width 8.5mm; weight 32.61g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been fo…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-40E75F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edges with a large central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and are unclear if decorated. The object has a dark cream / grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 25mm; width 10.5mm; weight 35.64g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2A112A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete decorated lead / lead alloy spindle whorl likely dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600)
The object is circular in plan with a central perforation, and due to a ridge around its circumference, the object is D-shaped in plan view. The whorl has a powdery light grey/cream patina with areas of brown due to wear. The object is decorated with incised radiating lines from the centre hole to the outer circumference of the object on both faces.
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable …
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AA88E9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a large central perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised designed or various hatching and pellets. The object has a light cream / grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.1mm; width 10.5mm; weight 29.92g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle wh…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AA65C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl or weight probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is circular in form with a rounded edge and a large central perforation measuring 7.8mm in diameter. One face is decorated with eight large raised pellets positioned equally around the face. The other face is flat and undecorated. The object has a light cream / grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 26mm; thickness 6.7mm; weight 24.91g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F16104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from the outer circumference of the whorl. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Its surface has a creamy light grey and brown patina and the inner surface has a cream patina.
It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Moss Hall Farm, Ruston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-F144D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from one side of the object. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. The object has a creamy white patina with flecks of a lgiht brown colour irregularly dotted along both faces similar to the light brown colour of the inner surface of the whorl.
It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EFAF78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is sexfoil in shape and biconical in form with a central perforation measuring 9.9mm. Both faces are decorated the same, with six equally spaced sub-triangular protrusions with a raised zig-zag line travelling between them. The protrusions are mirrored to the reverse side. The object has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 28.9mm; width 10.3mm; weight 25.81g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discov…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B7545D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with shallow sides and a rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents five pairs of raised triangular lines that protrude from the centre, with a large pellet situated between each pair. The other face also presents five pairs of raised triangular that protrude from the centre with an inverted chevron between each pair. The object has a powdery cream patina.
Dimensi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Kelsall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-724FD7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edges with a large central perforation measuring 7.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents raised lines in connected V and Y shapes, the other face presents a four petalled flower with a group of three pellets to each side and flanked by a double W on each side. The rest of the face is too worn to determine the details. The object has a smooth mid-grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 28.2mm; width 11.1mm; wei…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D4010A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500).
The object is biconical in shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with raised lines in various directions and cross over each other. The surface has a mid grey patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 26.4mm; thickness 12.8mm; weight 33.71g
Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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