Record ID: DENO-9AA481
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl. Disc with roughly central, non-tapering perforation (diameter 7.4mm). No decoration. Diameter 26.31mm, thickess 6.07mm, weight 26.88g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-698060
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is conical with a truncated top. There is a large circular hole through the centre. It has a diameter of 24.7mm and is 11.6mm thick. It weighs 27.5g. The whorl is in good condition with a white patina, but has been varnished. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-41BEC7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is irregular being sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 17.2mm and is 8.8mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 6.1mm. The whorl weighs 11.87 grams. The spindle whorl is undecorated. It is a mid grey colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Where the patina has been removed a light powdery lead corrosion has developed. The abrasion is most likely to have been caused by movemen…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-6F21E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is biconvex with a large central hole. The surface is very pitted and rough. It has a diameter of 24.4mm and is 13.4mm thick. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, "Norwich Households: Medieval and Post M…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: HESH-D6DF90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 21.5mm and is 8.2mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.8mm. The whorl weighs 24.3 grams. The edge of one face of the spindle whorl may have been decorated with crude cut marks. These are much abraded and detail has been lost. The whorl is a mid brown grey colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Where the patina has been removed a lig…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-D6E9F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl sub-circular in plan, it measures 29.8mm diameter, and is 10.4mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 10.3mm. The whorl weighs 33.78 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. On one face the ribs are evenly spaced and small single pellets are positioned in the panels produced by the ribs. …
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B38A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is 28.5mm in diameter and 13mm thick. It is biconvex with a central circular hole and is decorated with raised ribs that are mainly radial. It weighs 47.9g. It is completely patinated and is a creamy white colour. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context dating from the…
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-38F614
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, plano-convex. Diameter 30mm. Height 13mm. Perforation diameter 9mm. Weighing 45.63g.
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-48E645
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which has a diameter of 28mm and is 7.7mm thick. The whorl is slightly biconvex and has a thick rim round the median. The central hole has a diameter of 8.6mm. The whorl has unusually neat decoration. One face is decorated with eight open circles in relief, each divided by a raised line. The other face is much more worn and is decorated with eight groups of three raised lines arranged like fleur-de-lis. The whorl weighs 28.7g. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-4FDFF3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain Iron Age - Georgian. Lead alloy, cast, roughly circular, conical shaped probable spindle whorl or possible loom weight. Length 26.3mm, Width 24.5mm, Thickness 13.2mm, Weight 36.9g. Crudely made with relatively large but irregular circular central hole, suitable for wooden spindle. Plain, type with some surface damage and grey patina. Ref: Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34, No. 37A, 37B & 64.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-8A8816
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Possibly Iron Age-Georgian. Lead alloy, crudely cast, spindle whorl. Length 23.9mm, Width 22.9mm, Thickness 7.2mm, Diameter 23.9mm, Weight 16.3g. Circular flattened conical shape, plain type, probable spindle whorl with central hole to accommodate the wooden spindle used in the manufacture of yarn. Some surface corrosion and a pale grey coloured surface. Ref: Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 55 No. 24.
Created on: Saturday 14th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-F13854
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl or weight. Bun-shaped disc (rounded on top, flat on the base) with central perforation which tapers towards the top. Undecorated. Thick white patina. Diameter 24.82mm, thickness 13.1mm, diameter of hole (top)8.6mm & (base) 10.6mm, weight 44.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breedon on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F18D71
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl or weight. Conical disc with rounded sides to the cone, and with non-tapering central perforation. Undecorated. Thick cream patina. Diameter 20.50mm, thickness 8.6mm, diameter of hole 5mm, weight 16.30g. This is unlikely to be a spindle whorl due to its small size and weight.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breedon on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F19A14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl or weight. Disc with non-tapering central perforation. One surface of the disc is concave, hollowing towards the centre, and is decorated with an impressed twelve pointed star with eleven raised triangles within the star. The other side bears a simple crude shallow groove. Thick cream patina. Diameter 27.7mm, thickness 9.5mm, diameter of hole 10.0mm, weight 38.12g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breedon on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-FAE457
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead-alloy spindle whorl. The artefact is circular in shape and "D" shape in section, with a large central perforation measuring 11.5mm in diameter. Both the upper & lower surfaces of the object are decorated with a series of raised lines cast in relief. These markings are often believed to be runic or other lettering but in most cases, as in this one, the lines cannot be said to represent letters and are a purely abstract design. The most probable date for this artefact is the Medieval period, circa 1100-1300 AD, but due to a lack of stratified excavated examples it…
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-ACE625
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl sub-circular in plan, it measures 28.4mm diameter, and is 15.7mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.8mm. The whorl weighs 45.17 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. This design has been badly affected by both laminating corrosion and abrasion. On one face the ribs are evenly space…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B29814
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is almost spherical with a flattened area on one side and a central circular hole. It is 15.5mm long and has a diameter of 13.7mm. The whorl weighs 15.9g. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, …
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B29FE2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl is ellipsoid with central sub-circular hole. It is 17.5mm long and has a diameter of 15.2mm. The whorl weighs 20.7g. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, “Norwich Households: Medieval and Po…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-3E2E07
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular cast lead-alloy artefact, probably a spindle whorl. The whorl has a flat biconical section, with each cone truncated by the central perforation for attachment. The whorl is 29.75mm in diameter at its centre, 12.05mm thick, and the circular perforation for attaching to the spindle is 9.5mm in diameter, tapering slightly to 8.2mm. The upper face of the whorl is decorated with irregular tapering double ribs which radiate out. Within each pair of ribs there tends to be a pellet; there is a further pellet in the field between two of the pairs of ribs. On the lower face the decora…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-7C89B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and complete medieval lead of spindle whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a central circular perforation and is decorated on both faces with radiating lines and pellets. The diameter is 29.0mm, the thickness is 14.4mm and the weight is 50.98g.
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7C9924
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of unknown date. The plain cylindrical spindle whorl has a central circular perforation with a diameter of 8.4mm. The diameter of the spindle whorl is 21.1mm, the thickness is 13.8mm and the weight is 58.9g.
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FDDFD0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period. It is slightly darker than usual, suggesting some tin is in the metal. It is bi-conical in shape and has a central circular perforation. It is decorated on both sides with cast decoration in the usual star and dot pattern. A dot in each point of the star and also on the outside of the star. This type of object has been used for centuries but this pattern would suggest a Medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-69D374
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete cast lead-alloy medieval spindle whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a large central circular perforation with a diameter of 10.1mm. Both faces are quite worn but some of the radiating lines decoration is still visible. The diameter is 24.7mm, the thickness is 10.0mm and the weight is 26.10g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-938BB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl sub-circular in plan, it measures 27.2mm diameter, and is 15.4mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.9mm. The whorl weighs 41.52 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. This design has been badly affected by both laminating corrosion and abrasion. The design is indistinct on both face…
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-939501
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1550 AD). The spindle whorl sub-circular in plan, it measures 27.9mm diameter, and is 10.4mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 11.1mm. The whorl weighs 40.08 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated although the design has been badly affected by both laminating corrosion and abrasion. The design is similar on both faces consisting of a single recessed panel (on each side) which is sub-divided with …
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-542AC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date. The whorl is circular in plan with a central circular hole and D-shaped cross-section. It lacks diagnostic features and is therefore difficult to date precisely, so only a wide date range of circa 1100-1750 AD can be assigned. It is 25.45mm in diameter and weighs 44g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-62C032
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uncertain age Roman-Post Medieval. Lead alloy, cast, fair size probable spindle whorl or possible loom weight. Length 30.2mm, Width 28.8mm, Thickness 21.3mm, Diameter 30.2mm, Weight 68.1g. Biconical shape i.e. an inverted cone below the upper conical section and fair size central hole. Plain type with grey patina but some surface corrosion. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, Page 52-56 No. 24.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-DD3253
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is conical with a central circular hole. The surface is pitted. It has a diameter of 22.1mm and is 14.2mm thick. It weighs 30.7g. The whorl is in good condition with a creamy white patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norf…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-DD4637
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is sub-spherical with a central irregular circular hole. It has a diameter of 15.6mm and is 11.3mm thick. It weighs 11.7g. The whorl is in good condition with a grey patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5F0CF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Possibly Roman-Georgian. Lead alloy, crudely cast, spindle whorl. Length 22.1mm, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 7.1mm, Diameter 22.1mm, Weight 14.3g. Circular flattened conical shape, plain type, spindle whorl with a central hole to accommodate the wooden spindle used in the manufacture of yarn. Some surface corrosion and a pale grey coloured surface patina. Ref: Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, Page 55 No. 24.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5F6626
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Roman - Georgian. Lead alloy, crudely cast, spindle whorl. Length 32mm, Width 29.8mm, Thickness 12.3mm, Diameter 32mm, Weight 54.5g. Roughly circular flatened conical shape, plain type, spindle whorl with central hole to accommodate the wooden spindle used in the manufacture of yarn. Some surface corrosion with a pale grey coloured patina. Ref: Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, Page 55, No. 24.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-62FEF5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Possibly Roman-Georgian. Lead alloy, crudely cast, spindle whorl. Length 30.2mm, Width 28.3mm, Thickness 9.4mm, Diameter 30.2mm, Weight 47.4g. Circular very flattened conical shaped, plain type, spindle whorl with central hole accommodate the wooden spindle used in the manufacture of yarn. Weak inscribed line around the border on the top surface. Some minor 'plough' damage with rounded edges. Some surface corrosion and a pale grey coloured surface patina. Ref: Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publications 1992, Page 55 No. 24.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2F0743
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which has a diameter of 25.3mm and is 9.3mm thick. It is biconvex with a central circular hole and both faces are decorated with radial forked lines executed in relief. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-zag ribs, as in this example. They have been found in plough soil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context dating from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century at an Austin F…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tockwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2F13D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which has a diameter of 30.8mm and is 11.7mm thick. It is biconvex with a central circular hole and one face is decorated with radial lines with pellets between them, all executed in relief. The other face does not have clear decoration but it is not certain whether it is an extremely worn decorated face, a very badly cast decorated face or an uneven undecorated face. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tockwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-EA9AC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. The whorl has a diameter of 29.5mm and is 13.4mm thick. It is biconvex and has a large central circular hole. Both faces are decorated with large raised pellets arranged in groups of twos or threes with a raised rib between each group. The decoration on one face is much more worn. The whorl has a creamy yellow patina. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually bi-conical and decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig zag ribs. They have been foun…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3F9867
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is discoid with a large central circular hole. The whorl has a diameter of 27.5mm and is 8.1mm thick. It weighs 37g. It has a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, “Norwich Households: Medie…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3FABC4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is squashed and damaged. It is oval in plan though it may originally have been circular, and it has a large oval hole in the centre. It is a rounded triangular shape in section. The top of the whorl is domed, but the base, which would have been flat, is rough and damaged, pushed out of shape. The whorl is 29.6mm long, 22.5mm wide and 10.4mm thick. It weighs 27.2g. It has a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in Lo…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3FC314
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is biconvex and has a central sub-circular hole. It has a diameter of 27.5mm and is 10.2mm thick. It weighs 38.6g. It is decorated on both faces with raised zig zag ribs. It has a creamy white patina. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context dating from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centu…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3FDC73
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which has a flat base and a slightly domed top. It has a central circular hole. It has a diameter of 30.6mm and is 6.9mm thick. It weighs 30g. It is undecorated and has a creamy yellow patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Marge…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3FE9F5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is discoidal with a large central circular hole. It is rectangular in section, but one edge is chipped. It has a diameter of 24.7mm and is 5mm thick. It weighs 15.6g. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, “Norwic…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3FF7F8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is an irregular oval in plan. It has a circular hole which is not central. The base is flat and the top is slightly domed. It is 22.5mm long, 19.9mm wide and 6mm thick. It weighs 11.4g. It has a creamy white patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a cen…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-400768
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-cylindrical with a tapered central hole. The edges of the hole are rounded and the sides of the whorl are almost flat. It has a diameter of 13.9mm and is 11mm thick. It weighs 11.8g. It has a creamy white patina. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-52DEC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Medieval spindle whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a large central perforation with a diameter of 10.3mm. Both faces have a worn decoration of faint radiating lines and large raised pellets. The external diameter is 29.3mm, the thickness is 14.5mm and the weight is 40.51g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-892B90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with two pronounced faces. The upper is domed and the lower is relatively flat. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.4mm. The whorl measures 32.4mm diameter, is 9.1mm thick, and weighs 36.16 grams. Both faces of the spindle w…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
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Record ID: LANCUM-F23D17
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular bi-conical cast lead-alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval period, i.e. 1400-1600. The lead weight is bi-conical in cross-section and has a circular central perforation. It seems to have been decorated with simple lines and dots on one side and dots and lines making up a Maltese Cross on the other. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Though very rare finds in excavations, they are often found by metal detectorists. They are usuall…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C3B8D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical with a large central circular perforation. There is a circumferential groove in the side of this hole in the centre of the whorl. There is a perforation half way down, at the widest point, that goes from the outer edge through to the larger central hole. The spindle whorl has a diameter of 30.2mm and is 16.1mm thick, weighing 59.58. The surface is scratched and appears to be undecorated. The whorl has a grey colour with little patination. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were us…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A86183
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is discoid and trapezoidal in section but with a central circular hole. There is a cream patina all around. It has a diameter of 26.2mm and is 11.4mm thick, weighing 38.08g. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, "Norwich…
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A86D43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is severely damaged. The whorl is discoid and sub-rectangular in section but with central circular hole. It has a diameter of 23.7mm and is 5.8mm thick, weighing 12.64g. This whorl is in poor condition and is a grey colour. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester"), and for perhaps a centur…
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E9F245
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Weight/Spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 43-1550). The object is smooth and flat with a central circular perforation running through it. There does not appear to be any decoration on either side of the object. There is some significant pitting on the surface, possibly indicating post-depositional damage. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living …
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-706A52
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl has a flat base and a domed top with a central circular hole. There are some scratches and dents on the sides and faces. It has a diameter of 30.1mm and is 7.42mm thick. The whorl is in good condition with a creamy yellow patina. The top of the whorl is decorated with groups of chevrond and pellets. There is a slight groove in the middle of the wall of the central hole. The base is covered with raised radial lines. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-88C2F1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.3mm. The whorl measures 28.3mm diameter, is 15.7mm thick, and weighs 36.52 grams. Both faces of the spindle whorl are decorated with similar motifs although the detail differs. The overall design …
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-88E147
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with two pronounced faces. The upper is domed and the lower is relatively flat. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.7mm. The whorl measures 27.2mm diameter, is 9.2mm thick, and weighs 31.55 grams. The spindle whorl is undecorated. It is a mid-light yellow cream colour with an uneven broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-6C9762
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl. The object is biconical with a perforation running through the centre. The object has an outer diameter of 24.9mm, and the central perforation is 8.6mm in diameter. The object is 7.6mm thick, and it has a mass of 20.5g. The object has a pitted brown/grey surface. One side of the weight is decorated with two raised concentric lines, with a series of raised ribs running between the two. The other side is undecorated. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been spindle whorls. At the Austin Friary in Le…
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tong CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-ECC5C8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.2mm. The whorl measures 25.3mm diameter, is 11.8mm thick, and weighs 27.02 grams. The overall design of the upper and lower faces consists of a series of radiating lines / ribs, which are rais…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-ECE031
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy irregular bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.3mm. The whorl measures 27.2mm diameter, is 8.3mm thick, and weighs 29.9 grams. The overall design of the upper and lower faces has been distorted by abrasion in the ploughsoil. The original design probably consisted of a series of radiating lines / ribs, possibly interspersed with pellets. …
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-684E54
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl, uncertain date. Flattened bi-conical disc with central perforation which tapers slightly from the decorated side to the undecorated side. One side has very faint relief moulded decoration of eight roughly equally spaced annulets (diameter mm), and there is a raised ridge around the outer edge. The other side is undecorated. Thick white patina. Diameter 28.7mm, thickness 6.2mm, diameter of hole 8.8mm-9.3mm, weight 22.89g. The very faint decoration suggests that this was made from a worn mould.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wormhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-FC84C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cricular spindle whorl with a convexed profile. The base of the whorl is flat and a hole perforates the centre of the object. Spindle whorls and weights are difficult to date without contextual information, and may date anywhere between the Roman and Post-medieval periods, when use of the spinning wheel became widespread. This spindle whorl measures 30.15mm diameter, 8.73mm thick and weighs 40.8gms.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3277D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl. Biconical with a perforation running through the centre. Outer diameter of 31.5mm, and the central perforation is 6.7mm in diameter. The object is 11.0mm thick, and it has a mass of 43.4g. The object has a pitted light brown/grey surface. Both sides of the weight are decorated with raised pellets and ribs, although these are more pronounced on one side. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been spindle whorls - at the Austin Friary in Leicester (see Mellor and Pearce, 1981), a decorated whorl was fou…
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxden CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F6CE55
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead medieval spindle whorl. The plano-convex whorl has a central circular perforation which has a maximum diameter of 10.1mm on one face and 9.3mm on the other. Around the edge of each face is a plain border, but both faces are decorated differently. One face has panel of fine criss-cross lines and the other face has foliage with berries and fern like leaves. The external diameter is 27.0mm, the thickness is 14.4mm and the weight is 41.38g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Willingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-072E78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy circular spindle whorl or weight. It is circular with a slightly domed top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle and possible traces of raised decoration on the top. Due to the simplicity of the shape it is hard to date it precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 24.6mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and 20.35 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 7.4mm.
Created on: Monday 30th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-073EA6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy circular spindle whorl or weight. It is circular with a highly domed, almost semi-circular, top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle and possible traces of raised decoration on the top. Due to the simpilicity of the shape it is hard to date it precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 24.8mm in diameter, 11.7mm thick and 36.39 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 8.1mm.
Created on: Monday 30th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-8D5F28
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead alloy spindle whorl. Medieval. Degraded and chipped. 1.3mm thick. 2.8mm in diameter. Central hole is 1.3mm in diameter.
Created on: Sunday 5th April 2009
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B25218
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is plano-convex and has a central circular hole which appears to have straight sides. Both faces are decorated with raised radial and zig-zag lines. It has a diameter of 27.67mm and is 9.18mm thick. It weighs 26.45g. The whorl is grey coloured and does not appear to have a patina. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman b…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B26415
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy spindle whorl. The whorl is slightly oval in plan and dome shaped in section, flat on the base and convex on the upper half. It has a circular hole which is not quite central. The sides of the hole are straight. There is no decoration. The whorl is 24.5mm in diameter, and 7.18mm thick. It weighs 19.05g. Helen Geake writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, "The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 - c1450"; and Biddle, 1990, "…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-5980A3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl diameter 27mm, thickness 12mm, weight 38.96g. Bi-conical cross-section, the surface has been divided into rectangular cells, each cell has a pellet at the base. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. 1400-1650
Created on: Monday 27th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rudford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-EB3611
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is circular with a slightly domed top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle, it tapers inwards slightly from the base and has an irregular lip at the top. Due to the simplicity of the shape it is hard to date it precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 24.4mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick and 18.23 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 8.5mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 4th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-EB48D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is circular with a highly domed top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle, it tapers inwards slightly from the base. Due to the simplicity of the shape it is hard to date the object precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 30.8mm in diameter, 12.6mm thick and 50.90 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 10.9mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 4th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-ED0DC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is hemispherical with a highly domed top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle, the hole tapers inwards slightly from the base. Due to the simplicity of the shape it is hard to date the object precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 24.9mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and 32.71 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 4.9mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 4th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-4160B7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, lead-alloy spindle whorl. One side is plain, the other is decorated with a simple pattern of raised lines radiating outwards from the centre, with raised dots near the rim between the lines. The surfaces are very abraded and the decoration is not clear. It is 30.9mm in diameter and 9.2mm thick. It weighs 39.73gm. There is a deep hollow in one side of the central perforation. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating or zig-…
Created on: Friday 8th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-83FD52
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy irregular spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (. The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.3mm. The whorl measures 23.0mm diameter, is 5.1mm thick, and weighs 14.08 grams. The overall design of the upper and lower faces has been distorted by abrasion in the ploughsoil. It is possible that originally the whorl was decorated but this has been lost. The spindle whorl is a mid cream / white colour with an uneven…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-849B43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy irregular bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.3mm. The whorl measures 23.6mm diameter, is 11.6mm thick, and weighs 25.59 grams. The overall design of the upper and lower faces has been distorted by abrasion in the ploughsoil. The design on the upper face consists of a series of raised lobe shaped pellets irregularly arranged. The lower …
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C324D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. On the internal face of the hole there is a large irregular shaped (broadly triangular) void. The diameter of the hole measures 8.8mm. The whorl measures 19mm diameter, is 10.7mm thick, and weighs 18.32 grams. The desi…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-26F477
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl and may be Roman to post medieval in date. Being lead, these objects will always throw up difficulties in dating. It is cast in the round with a moulding seam around the circumference and a large central hole.
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2009
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3D6600
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl, decorated on both sides. The whorl is plano-convex with a circular central hole, but is damaged on both faces. The decoration on one side is raised radial ribs dividing the whorl into eight sections, with a large raised pellet in alternate spaces. On the other side, the raised ribs form a square with a St. Andrew’s cross inside it, running from corner to corner of the square. There is also a central raised rib sub dividing two opposing triangles formed by the square and the cross, and central pellets in the other two triangles. It is 32.3mm in diameter and…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3FE724
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead disc shaped spindle whorl diameter 20mm, thickness 6mm, weight 16.55g. Date Roman to Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-55C140
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy circular spindle whorl or weight. It is circular with a highly domed, almost semi-circular, top and flat base. There is a circular hole running through the middle and possible traces of raised decoration on the top. Due to the simpilicity of the shape it is hard to date it precisely and it could be Roman - Post Medieval. It is 19.9mm in diameter, 9.5mm thick and 15.95 grams in weight; the central hole is a maximum of 6.1mm.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-9D6C00
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cylindrical spindle whorl, this is plain with a large hole in the centre (31mm diameter, thickness 13mm, weight 43.78g) Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period and are hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-6982E0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The whorl measures 31.9mm diameter, is 8.4mm thick. The design on the upper and lower faces mirror each other. The overall design consists of a series of a series of raised…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2B05E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1100 - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The object has a central circular perforation. The lead around the edge of the perforation has been flattened and flares slightly backwards. The main body of the object is decorated with an alternating pellet and ridge decoration. The main body of the object is surrounded by a sub-circular, oval sectioned band. This outer band joins the main body of the spindle whorl via unevenly spaced oval sectioned 'spokes'. A similar example which…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhosesmor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D5CBA2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Medieval spindle whorl. It is biconical in shape, with a circular perforation in the centre. The spindle whorl is quite worn, but on one face there are the faint remains of a raised, chevron pattern from the centre to about 3mm above. The whorl is grey in color and lacks a patina, probably due to it being an alloy. It is 30mm in diameter, and 13mm high. The perforation is 10mm in diameter. It weighs 46.2 g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3D2466
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl diameter 28mm, thickness 12.5mm, weight 44.1g. This has been decorated with lines and dots. Date 1300-1700
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-CD40B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 4.5mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, with pellets placed in the gaps between the ribs. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.18…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D0CAB4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy line weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 6.7mm. The artefact is a mid-light grey cream colour with an even broken patina. It has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. These weights are used for a long period of time and have multiple functions including spindle whorls. The weight measures 19.7mm diameter, is 5.5mm thic…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0BB2A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical spindle whorl These artefacts date from the Roman Period to the Medieval Period. Diameter 27mm, thickness 13mm, thickness 41.37g.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bristol', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0FF226
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set centrally (diameter of the hole measures 7.9mm). Both the upper and lower faces have been cast with similar decoration consisting of a exterior band of raised pellets. The edge of the whorl and part of the face shows signs of a criss-cross pattern, this is unlikely to be related to a design but more a relic of the casting in a rough weaved (possibly hessian-like cloth…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5F4AA2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 4.5mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, with pellets placed in the gaps between the ribs. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.65mm wide. …
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-5F76D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy convex plain spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.09mm wide. Neither face has been decorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.52mm and is 10.45mm thick. It weighs 25.9 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with signs of abrasion damaging the patina. Spindle whorls, as…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-6022B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead biconical spindle whorl, probably Medieval. Both sides have raised moulded decoration of zig-zag lines and straight lines. The central hole tapers very slightly (by just 0.4mm). Fine cream patina. Diameter 26.3mm, thickness 9.8mm, diameter of perforation 9.1mm-9.5mm, weight 27.55g.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-07C9A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date, but probably medieval, 1200-1500AD. The upper side carries a simple decoration of incuse triangles surrounding the central hole; the reverse is plain. As is usual for spindle whorls, there is a depression in the interior wall of the central hole. The whorl is 28.2mm in diameter and 10.2mm thick. It weighs 40.84gm. The whorl is almost discoidal; rectangular in section, but is actually slightly plano-convex.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5F3054
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 18 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy flat spindle whorl. It is has an irregular cross section and no decoration is present. The diameter of the internal perforation measure 10.3mm. Diameter: 27.4mm Thickness: 12.5mm Weight: 41.6 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-70ED35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 54 Roman to Medieval: A cast lead alloy flat undecorated spindle whorl. The internal diameter of the central perforation is 6.4mm. Diameter: 24.6mm Thickness: 4.8mm Weight: 18.2 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-734DA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 23 Roman to Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl. It is D shaped in cross section. The central hole has been located off centre and is oval in plan. The upper surface has been decorated with a possible star design, consisting of 5 radiating triangles. Diameter: 27.7mm Thickness: 10.5mm Weight: 37 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 1 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-B11AA6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a central circular perforation (diameter of which is 9.85mm) and is biconical. Each face is decorated with cast, relief decoration. On one face this takes the form of a six pointed star, at each angle there is a straight line, then in each section created by these lines is a circular raised dot. The other face is split into five sections by lines radiating from the centre, in each section are three circular raised dots.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C49EB3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is circular and plano-convex, much more steeply angled on one face. Both faces are decorated with raised radial lines with pellets between them. There is also raised median rib. The cenral hole is large and sub-circular, with more wear on the shallower face. Decorated whorls are common finds but few come from dated contexts, but they are believed to be medieval. This one has a well developed white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DB5445
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 26mm in diameter and 13mm wide with a weight of 40.28grams. The whorl has a bi-conical section and is decorated on one side with a set of raised lines forming triangles and two rows of dots on the other. It conforms to Walton Rogers type C, dating from 1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-5A9226
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, 1300-1500AD. It is bi-conical in shape, both upper and lower surfaces being decorated with a pattern of lines and dots. One side has nine panels with a dot in four of them; the other side also has nine panels, with a dot in each panel. There is a central, circular perforation which is 10.2mm in diameter. As is usual with these objects there is a hole in the side wall of the central perforation. The whorl is 27.6mm in diameter and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 30.75gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6BC272
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is circular and plano-convex. Both faces are decorated with raised radial lines with groups of pellets between them. There is also raised median rib. The central hole is large and sub-circular, with a very large circular depression in the wall, probably to fix the spindle to the whorl. Decorated whorls are common finds yet few come from dated contexts, but they are believed to be medieval. This one has a well developed creamy grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EE7085
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of probable Medieval date (1300 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.2mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a series of radiating diagonal lines forming irregular panels. On the upper face alternate ribs are decorated with single raised pellets. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2E8D56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probable spindle whorl of unknown date. It has an outer diameter of 28.7mm (with its central perforation having a diameter of 8.4mm) and is 8.8mm thick. It weighs 46.5gm. There is no obvious sign of decoration. The edges of the whorl are slightly rounded at the corners, but in section it is rectangular. Due to the lack of significant features it is difficult to date the whorl, however, plain examples similar to this are known from Roman and early Medieval contexts whereas decorated examples are generally believed to be Medieval. Compare also NARC-736167.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded.