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: SUR-F8F6CF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or late date, 25.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 9.5mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded and there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EFECA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or late date, 24.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 7.4mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded with an area of damage to one side; there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-092EC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, 21.1mm in maximum diameter with a central piercing of 8.6mm diameter. The object has an irregular hemispherical cross section with rounded sides. There is no decoration.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-4ED8BA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl or possible weight. It is made of lead alloy, and is of a circular shape, one side of which is slightly domed. The central hole is off-centre, of diameter 9mm. There is no sign of decoration, the whole has an even light grey patina. Lack of diagnostic shape or decoration makes attributing a date difficult, and a wide range is specified here Dimensions: It is 34mm in diameter, the central hole is 9mm diameter, and it is 8mm deep. It weighs 48.39g 
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hincaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D18661
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two irregular lead alloy spindle whorls with plano-convex cross section and no decoration: 22.4mm diameter, 7.6mm thick, 19.61g with central piercing of 5.2mm 21.1mm diameter, 5.5mm thick with a central piercing of 7.8mm diameter
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-91F486
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A well preserved lead alloy spindle whorl. It is a shallow bi conical shape. One side is flatter in section than the other, and this face is decorated with two rings of carefully distributed raised dots. The design on the other face, which is steeper in section, is more worn but consists of crossing lines forming interlocked triangles, within a border around the edge and centre. The shape suggests Walton Rogers Type C, used from AD 1100-1600 Dimensions: 31mm diameter and 9mm deep, with a central hole 9mm in diameter Finders ref 1953
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-69F638
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl or possible weight of lead alloy. It has two flat faces, one smaller in diameter than the other, and the sides are curved. The central hole is small at 5m diameter, this may suggest either an early date for this or that is was used as a weight. As earlier whorls are not commonly made form lead alloy, this is probably a weight. Dimensions: 23mm diameter, 9mm deep and the hole is 5mm in diameter. It weights 28.93g
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cleveleys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-543CD9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval crudely cast lead alloy object, probably intended for use as a loom weight or spindle whorl, dating to c. AD 1450 - 1600. The object broadly resembles Walton Rodgers form A1 or A2, being sub-circular in plan with one flat face and tapering curved sides. This creates an uneven cone, in plan it is assymetrical due to sprue on one side. The central perforation is countersunk on both faces, with a resulting constriction in diameter; 9 mm narrowing to 6 mm. There are traces of moulded decoration in the form of lines and chevrons on the…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-53EFC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period, c. AD 1450 - 1550. It is a flattened cone in form, with one flat surface and one convex with a noticable median band. Walton Rogers form C2. Both faces are abraded but show evidence of raised lines running from the central perforation and possible raised pellets. Diameter 26.8 mm, thickness 6.1 mm and weight 21 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ABDDAA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1200-1750). The object is sub-conical, sub-circular in plan, with a central circular central perforation c. 7 mm in diameter. The surfaces appear undecorated. The object has a a pitted and irregular mid brown-grey coloured patina. Height: 6.6 mm Weight: 14.5 g Diameter: 23.1 mm
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-ABD41A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1200-1750). The object is cylindrical, sub-circular in plan with D-shape section, and a central circular perforation 7.9 mm in diameter. The surfaces are undecorated. The object has a cream coloured, lightly pitted patina. Height: 6.9 mm Weight: 14.1 g Diameter: 20.6 mm
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-AE72C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of a flat biconical shape. It is decorated on both sides with lines forming a triangular shape with dots moulded between them, although the design is quite worn. It is probably of Walton Rogers form C. A similar one is seeen in YORYM-E95611.  Dimensions: It is 27mm diameter and 10mm deep, the central hole is 10mm in diameter. It weighs 28.67g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE6F9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of a flat biconical shape. It is decorated on both sides with lines forming a triangular shape with dots moulded between them. It is probably of Walton Rogers form C. A similar one is seeen in YORYM-E95611.  Dimensions: It is 27mm diameter and 10mm deep, the central hole is 10mm in diameter. It weighs 26.05g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE6C57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl of the post medival period. It is biconical and made of lead alloy. Both face are decoarted with a pattern of lines extending out from the centre, with a central line passing through and parallel to, these. The central hole is 9mm diameter. It is similar to NLM-3C9A89, which is dated to AD 1500-1600 Dimensions: 28mm wide and 18mm deep, it weighs 27.04g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE675F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is biconical and decorated with lines cast into the lead, which radiate from the inside around which there is a line surrorunding the central hole. This is 9mm in diameter. This, and the design may suggest a later date for the artefact Dimensions: 25mm diameter and 16mm deep, the central hole is 9mm and it weighs 38.4g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1A7978
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead alloy spindle whorl or possibly a weight. It is flat on both sides, with the remains of a linear pattern of some kind on both surfaces. The central hole is 9mm in diameter, placing it in the later period of use of these items. Dimensions: 30mm diameter and 5mm thick. The internal hole is 9mm in diameter. It weighs 20.61g
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-759BE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy, miscast and therefore unfinished, spindle whorl. One, conical side of the spindle whorl is alomost complete, with a design of concentric circles of dots, and the central hole is moulded cleanly in to a depth. The other side is flat, with a vague suggestion of a line and dot pattern in it. There is no central hole apparent on this side. It may have been destined to have been of Walton-Rogers form C. Off the side of this is a lump of lead from a faulty casting. It is interesting to see a piece as work in progress on a local site. Dimensions (approximate): 28mm diameter and…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-722949
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, 19.9mm in maximum diameter with a central piercing of 7.8mm diameter. The object has an irregular sub rectangular cross section with rounded sides. There is no decoration.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-49A3B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is a shallow biconical shape with a central hole of 10mm diameter. Each side is decorated with raised dots, arranged in concentric circles. The form and the larger central hole would suggest that this dates to1500-1600 Dimensions: 30mm diameter, 10mm deep and weighs 50.3g. The central hole is 10mm diameter Thanks to the finder for the photographs and information. Finders reference 1925
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whiteclosegate', grid reference and parish protected.