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-A47AF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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 9.3mm in diameter. One face is completely worn, obscuring any decoration; the other face has a raised decoration of chevros protruding from the centre which are each filled with a pellet, and between each chevron is a further one or two pellets. The surface has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm; thickness 8.5mm; weight 29.37g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can b…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-BB127B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Salford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead spindle whorl of probably post medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is worn and broken. It is roughly circular in shape and is plan-convex with a D-shaped cross section. In the centre is a drilled perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm. The faces are undecorated and it is likely the object was once part of a large spindle whorl.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boothstown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-750DDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The object is oval in plan and slightly conical. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face is undecorated. The object has a light brown patina. Dimensions: 29mm in length, 28mm in width, 5mm thick, 22.60g. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-DD12C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD1300-1700). The object is biconical with an off centre perforation measuring 9.96mm in diameter. Both sides are decorated with a series of pellets and lines, with raised edges. The object has a dark greyish green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4AA2C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1400-1700). The object is sub circular in plan and cylindrical with a central perforation measuring 10.35mm. It appears undecorated and is rough and uneven with cut marks on the surface. The object has a greyish brown patina.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4A2DB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1400-1700). The object is sub circular in plan and cylindrical with a central perforation measuring 8.67mm. It appears undecorated and is rough and uneven. The object has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-924EF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably late medieval to early post medieval in date (c AD 1300-1700). It is bi-conical, with a circular central perforation measuring 9.94mm in diameter. The upper face is domed and is decorated with a series of 10 raised pellets. The lower face is flat and undecorated. The object if very damaged to one side. The object is worn and has a dark grey patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period. However most are typically dated to the Medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', grid reference and parish protected.