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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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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Record ID: LVPL-18FBBB
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 conical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 6mm in diameter. The surface is undecorated and has a powdery white / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.42mm; thickness 6.48mm; weight 11.3g 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 t…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-18F057
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 conical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.61mm in diameter. The conical face is decorated with small incised line around the outer rim. The object has a powdery light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.84mm; thickness 5.82mm; weight 27.18g 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 …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-4FAF8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complwte lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in plan with a flat faces and edge, it has a central perforation measuring 6.93mm. One face is decorated with a large raised square that covers the central aperture. The corners of the square overlap each other to form small crosses. At the mid point of each side of the square is a further line that spans to the edge of the object. The other face is flat and undecorated. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5mm; thickness 6…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-00A7E7
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 early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in plan has a biconical section with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.79mm in diameter. Each face is worn with moulded lettering. Two very similar spindle whorls have been recorded from the same Parish so it is possible that each of the objects belonged to the same person. (LVPL-781838 and LVPL-2129B1). Dimensions: Diameter 29.39mm; thickness 8.82mm; weight 28.47g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights …
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-E2AAAE
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 a large central perforation measuring 9mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a recessed geometric pattern that comprises of a mixed variety of square, rounded and triangular shapes. One face has a more pronounced design than the other. The object has a light grey / white patina and a cut present on one surface across the width of the body. Dimensions: Diameter 28mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 26.45g Decorated lead-alloy spindle w…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Last updated: Friday 17th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1493A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast decorated lead spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date (c.AD1200-1700). The object is biconical with a central cast aperture, roughly 8.5mm in diameter. Both sides of the spidle whorl are decorated with the same design of raised triangles radiating from the central perforation. One face has recent signs of wear, with bare metal exposed. The design takes the form of a seven-pointed star. The object has a pronounced outer rim. Decorated lead-alloy weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the de…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1476EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast decorated lead spindle whorl of probable medieval to post medieval date (c.AD1200-1700). The object is biconical with a central cast aperture, roughly 8.5mm in diameter. Both sides of the spidle whorl are decorated with what appears to be the same design although is is much better preserved on one than the other. The design takes the form of a seven-pointed star, with single pellets within each segment of the design. The object has a pronounced rim around the central aperture and around the outer circumference. Many such objects are recorded within the database…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70670E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and has a domed cross section. The face is curved with one side raised slightly higher than the other with the reverse flat. A circular perforation is positioned slightly off centre. The object has no visible decoration apart from a single groove running perpendicular to the perforation which may have been caused through wear. The piece is covered in white patina. Notes: Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Ro…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheshire West', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FDA364
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical on one face. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 6mm. The object appears to be undecorated, and has a white to pale brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FD8A92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The object is circular in plan and slightly conical. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face is decorated with vertical and horizontal, cross-hatching lines, although the decoration is faded and unclear. One face of the object is decorated with lettering, which is too worn to be read accuratly. If not entirely fictional and imitative, it is possible that the letters may relate to an individual's name, or perhaps are a religious inscription. The object has a light grey patina…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FD7107
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The object is circular in plan and slightly conical on one face. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 6mm. Each face appears to be undecorated. The object has a white to pale brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FD4D72
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The object is circular in plan and slightly bi-conical. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. One face is decorated with branching lines, interspersed with raised circular pellets. The second face is more regularly patterned with lines radiating outwards from the centre. All but one of the spaces between these lines contain a large pellet. The object has a white to pale brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-89548A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy decorated spindle whorl. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation. It is D shaped in cross section. The object is a powdery white colour. The object was possibly decorated but very faded. There is a nick in one side, probably from modern damage.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-875017
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy decorated spindle whorl. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation. There are 5 circular petal-like loops with each loop containing a smaller, inner loop. Between the gaps of each loop is a an inverted V-shape. 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: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-B5E74F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl. The weight is circular in plan, although chipped and abraded around the perimeter, and bi-conical in profile. It is decorated on both sides with a raised design of triangles radiating out from the central perforation to create a six pointed star, with six pellets between the points, although as it is quite worn in places some of the lines can only be supposition. On both sides the internal perforation appears to have a rim and one side also has a raised rim around the circumference. This side also has two circular notches extending at a slight angle, l…
Created on: Saturday 9th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B56EF3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal perforation of 10mm. One face is decorated with raised flower or cross-like mouldings. The opposite face is decorated with four raised flower or cross-like mouldings. The object has a greyish brown patina, It weighs 31.3g, has a diameter of 31mm and the internal hole has a diameter of 10mm.
Created on: Saturday 9th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B2F05E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy spindle whorl, bi conical in section, with a pale grey patina. It is almost complete, with a ridged line running around the outer perimeter which is slightly chipped away in places. It is decorated on both faces with different free form designs composed of raised lines forming figure- of -eight loops and interlacings, with a crude shape on either face that maybe interpreted as a figure with arms that extend into the design, and possible pseudo runic elements, with figures that could be interpreted as a letter 'W' and an 'O'. If not entirely fictional and imitativ…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A51202
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of biconical shape. It is decorated with lines and pellets on both sides. The internal diameter of the whorl is 10mm. The object has a rough dark grey and red-brown patina. 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: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A50334
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of conical shape. It is decorated with lines and pellets on the raised side. The internal diameter of the perforation is 10mm. The object has a rough grey patina on one side with flecks of brown. 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: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A4E0D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of biconical shape. It is decorated with vertical lines on both sides. The internal diameter of the whorl is 10mm. The object has a rough mid-white patina on one side which turns more of grey on the other side. 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: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Utkinton', grid reference and parish protected.