Record ID: DUR-556034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the Medieval to post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with flat faces a rounded edge and sub-rectangular cross section. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.8mm in diameter encircled by a plain, raised border. The object is decorated on one surface with 12 raised lines leading from the centre to the circumference. The object  has a powdery white / cream patina. There is a groove across the decorated surface that is probably some later damage whilst in the ground. Dimensions: Diameter 28…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-5E1A16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl from the late medieval period(c. 1200-1500). Th object is bi-conical with irregular central aperture with signs of wear and chipping around the aperture. Both faces are decorated, with one featuring curved radial ribs in a starburst design, the other has irregular zigzag ribs with singular pellets in the triangular cells. The spindle whorl has a significant dent on one side and some surface corrosion and wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 27.85mm; Height: 14.25mm; Diameter of aperture: 10.17mm; Weight: 41.74g. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-043DF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval date, AD 1100-1500. The spindle whorl is very abraded and pitted but bears faint traces of pellet decoration. The central aperture measures 10.24mm, suggesting a Medieval date. It measures 27.23mm in diameter, is 7.56mm in width and weighs 24.8g. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests a date range for high/late medieval spindle whorls of this form from the 13th century to before the end of the 15th century, based on their presence in metalwork assemblages from the River Wear and the deserted settlement of Meols in Merseyside. …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-03CDB1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy, bi-convex, decorated spindle whorl of Medieval date, AD1100 - 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces are decorated with several raised diagonal lines, creating a 5 pointed star design. In the spaces inside and outside of the star pattern are 7 large pellets. Some of the raised pellets show signs of being reduced in height, probably due to wear or movement in the plough soil A small raised rim is present around the edge of the spindle whorl. The central hole is circular in shape and has an internal diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-037A7C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines. Each resulting cell houses a two or three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-grey/cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.56mm in diameter, 10.45mm thick and weighs 27.7g. The perforation is 9.75mm in diameter suggesting a Medieval date when compared with the thicker spindle whorls of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-1AD7E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead spindle whorls, found in the same location. The spindle whorl is circular with a flat base and a slightly concave top with rounded edges. A central perforation runs through it with a diameter of 10.73mm. All surfaces appear undecorated and worn. The metal has a light brown patina with grey patches. The whorl is 28.93mm in diameter, 9.46mm thick, and weighs 50.4g. The spindle whorl is sub-circular with one slightly concave face and a central perforation running through it. The surfaces are undecorated with a light brown/white patina and worn with nicks ar…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-1A9F87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead spindle whorls, found in the same location. A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to the early medieval period (AD 900 - 1100). The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn. The metal has a light grey patina. The whorl is 27.01mm in diameter, 6.87mm thick, and weighs 33.9g. The perforation is 10.43mm in diameter. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6563) A complete but worn lead-alloy spindle whorl d…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-9B4425
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Early Medieval period (c.AD750-1000). The object is circular and plano-convex with a flat base and a domed top. There is a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn, there is a deep nick at the edge which appears old. The metal has a mid-brown/cream patina. The object is 25.71mm in diameter, 7.81mm thick and weighs 26.6g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form A1. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1738 no.6539; note that whilst Rogers is referring h…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-08EFB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised triangles and pellets. One surface has a slit mark either side of the perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.26mm and has a slightly raised collar. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Thickness: 8.53mm Weight: 29.1g Diameter: 26.83mm Biconical spindle whorls of this decorated form are typically dated to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-7B8BBD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl from the Medieval period, AD1100-1500. The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body. There are signs of decoration on both faces with a series of raised lines forming trapezoidal shapes. There are signs of historic damage around the edge.The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.3mm.The surface of the whorl is very worn with a powdery white patina with darker brown patches in places. Thickness: 12.88mm Weight: 18.4g Diameter: 25.55mm
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
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