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    • Object type:SPINDLE WHORL
    • Primary material:Lead Alloy
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    • Broad period:MEDIEVAL

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Record ID: LANCUM-12BD0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A biconical spindle whorl. It is foemd of two shallow cones joined with a relatively wide central band. It is decorated on both surface with a pattern of approximately three dots beween lines running perpendicular to the central hole. There is a modern scar across one face. It has an even, white patina Dimensions: It is 28mm diameter and 12mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 44.56g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FA9BBC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat on both faces, but with rounded edges. It does not appear to be patterned, and has a brown patina. The small diameter of the central hole may suggest an early date. Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 5mm in diameter and it weighs 27.75g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FA22F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat. The design is worn but would have originally been made of triangular shapes, possibly with dots. The edges have been distorted into a wavy, 'pie-crust' form Dimensions: It is 29mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and it weighs 20.16g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-4F0A9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on both faces consists of a central circular line crossed by diagonal lines, regularly spaced. In each of the cells formed by these are dots. There is a border around the central hole as well. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: It is 38mm diameter and itweighs 50g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA5435
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy spindle whorl. It is bi-conical in shape but rounded. It is worn but discernible on both sides is a pattern of lines and dots. It has a grey patina, the central hole is either slightly mis-moulded with an inset line on both sides or alternatively has the remains of a concretion in it. The patination (or lack of) would suggest a later date although the hole diameter might suggest an early medieval date. Dimensions: It is 23mm in diameter, 10mm deep and the central hole is 8mm diameter and it weighs 23.00g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA52E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge, and from these run a number of lines parallel to the borders, inside each cell formed by these is a dot. The other side also has two borders at the inner and outer diameter and lines running parallel to these to form trapezoid cells but there are more of these, some of which may have dots or further lines in them. It is distorted, one side having been squashed or mis-moulded causing an uneven distribution of material. …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA51A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy spindle whorl. It is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation which is off centre.  No decoration is present on either side and it can be classified as Walton Rogers form A1 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731/1738). The whorl has an even light brown patina. Similar examples on the database include WMID-158431 Dimensions: It is 27mm in diameter and 6mm thick, the central hole is 9.0mm diameter and it weighs 21.60g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA5036
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on both faces consists of two concentric circles formed of approximately 15 dots. The central hole is not even, it has been crushed out of a circular shape on one side. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 27mm diameter and 11.5mm deep, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 30.03g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA4E99
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge, and from these run four lines parallel to the borders. Inside the four cells are patterns of six or seven dots in two lines. The other side has two borders at the inner and outer diameter and lines running parallel to these to form trapezoid cells.. It has an even grey patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 28mm diameter and 8.5mm deep, the central…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-EA48E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of lines which form triangular and trapezoid shapes. Inside some of these frames are dots, and there are dots around the outer as well. The other side has lines outward from the centre, inside of these are two dots in line with the frames. There is a border along the inside and outer diameters. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 28mm diameter and 9mm deep, the central hole is 9.5mm diameter and it…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: YORYM-827DC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.19mm in diameter, 10.78mm thick and weighs 29.41g. The perforation is 10.06mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fit…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87D4B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is shaved bi-conical (asymmetrical) with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The design appears to contain small rectangular cells on the faces and exterior edges. The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.32mm in diameter, 10.79mm thick and weighs 44.18g. The perforation is 10.86mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LVPL-6080F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 central perforation measuring 8.9mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to have been decorated. One face presents a large riased line that bisects through the centre. The opposite face is worn with possible cross hatch decoration. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; width 8.8mm; weight 26.64g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not com…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-606E14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised interlaced rope design. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.7mm; width 9.1mm; weight 14.9g 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 th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LVPL-5C5E18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface but are decorated; one face presents a raised esign of zig-zag lines that cover the width between the face and the perforation, with a pellet between each line. The opposite face presents raised lines from the perforation to the edge. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.4mm; width 6.9mm; weight 30g Decor…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CAA08C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is decorated on both sides with irregularly spaced and oriented raised lines and pellets. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walt…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-60167E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is of Walton Rogers form A1. It is plano-convex, D shaped in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. The domed side is decorated with an irregular pattern of moulded pellets and ridges. The flat or underside is undecorated, Diameter: 30 mm Thickness: 16 mm Weight: 65.11 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-366B6E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 large central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface. One face appears decorated with raised traverse lines with single pellets in between. The object has a grey / dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.2mm; width 7.2mm; weight 17.02g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-36281F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 large central perforation measuring 10.8mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same design of a raised sequence of motifs in the following order: six petalled flower, love heart, W, four petalled flower, love heart, W. The object has a smooth dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.4mm; width 10.9mm; weight 32.41g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LEIC-A647F5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1500. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central circular perforation running through it. Both faces are decorated similarly, with raised lines and pellets. Each are decorated with four triangular segments, eaqually spaced, an elongated pellet in the centre of each one and three between each triangle.  Diameter: 29 mm  Diameter of perforation: 9.5 mm Weight: 35.38 g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable …
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-A1D329
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge. Inside these frames are triangular patterns formed of chords which terminal with a knop. The other side has a the same two frames outside and inside although less prominently and lines triangles with the wide base at the centre. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 27mm diameter and 12mm deep, the central hole is 10mm diameter and…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-A132EB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge. Inside these frames are triangular patterns formed of chords. The other side has a the same two frames outside and inside and lines radiating from the centre. It has an even light brown patina, and some degredation. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500. Dimensions: 31mm diameter, 11,mm deep and the central hole is 8mm diameter. It weighs 28.29g
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-91CD18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It appears undecorated. The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 32.7mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 54.5g. The perforation is 10.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-77F00B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 8.4mm in diameter. One side of the object is incomplete and both faces are worn. The incomplete face presents a raised zig-zag decoration and the other face is too worn to determine any details. The object has a pale cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.3mm; width 11mm; weight 16.31g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovere…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0DF8C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 large central perforation measuring 7.7mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents a raised border around the perforation from which angled lines radiate. The other face presents alternating raised traverse lines and pellets in the centre. The object has a smooth light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.6mm; width 9.4mm; weight 35.56g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficu…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FBBC7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Medieval period circa AD 1200-1500. The whorl is biconical in shape with steep sides, flat edges and a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with five visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, six pellets total. There is an area on the obverse which has been worn away where the decoration is not visible. The reverse is decorates with eleven transverse lines radiating from the centre.  There are two areas on the rim of the whorl where it has been buc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9453B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated raised lines diagonally radiating from the perforation to the outer edge forming triangular cells along the interior and exterior edges. All but two of the resulting cells have a single raised pellets within. Some damage is present on this side. The radiating lines are replicated on the other side of the whorl. Only the interior cells feature the single pellet within. The metal…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-7A91C8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl or weight, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1800. It is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. It is undecorated. Diameter: 28 mm Thickness: 10.4 mm Weight: 53.29 g
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-D1C268
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Part of a lead alloy spindle whorl with an unusual design. It is a shallow biconical whorl, with a moulded border around the circumference and inner diameter. On one side is a knot design formed of intertwined lines. On the other side is a design made up of various symbols, including groups of three dots, radiating lines and what may be two intertwined letter F's, and, unusually, a heart motif. The image on the right hand side gives a better view of these symbols. Approximately 60% of the whorl survives. The diameter of the central hole is 10mm which would sugge…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-875164
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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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 10.1mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents a raised design of lines radiating from the centre and between each line is a pellet. On the other face is raised design that consists of a concentric circle in the middle of the body that is crossed by a large series of traverse lines radiating from the perforationin the centre and pellets are irregularly positioned around…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-87350A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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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 large central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised decoration that consists of a prominently raised circle around the perforation that is decorated with shallowly riased traverse lines. Sprouting from the central circle are eight trefoils positioned at an equal distance apart. The rim of the object is raised and shallow lines radiate from the rim inwards towards the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83E20A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
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A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 8.9mm. It has a flat base and raised design to the face. The raised decoration amounts to at least half of the width of the object and presents as four lines surrounding the perforation in a square; the four lines cross each other at the corners. An additional traverse line cuts through the centre of each of the main lines. The base is undecorated and the object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83C494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
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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 large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised designed of eight equally spaced traverse lines with a single pellet between each pair of lines. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 20.89g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable co…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-70F97E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is in fair condition. The spindle whorl is 28.2mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 46.2g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Roger…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-E2B208
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval date (AD c. 1100 - c. 1500). The spindle whorl is biconical. It is decorated with concentric rings, on both faces.  Diameter: 28.4 mm Weight: 
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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