Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-AAD9F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable early medieval date, AD 500 - 850. It is “D” shaped in cross-section, having one flat face and one rounded face. The perforation is tapered, top diameter: 6.5mm, bottom diameter: 9.5mm. None of the surfaces are decorated and all have a thick cream/brown patina. Dimensions, diameter: 19.5mm, thickness: 9.65mm, weight: 14.93g. Walton Rogers Form A1. Similar: SWYOR-7999B1.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-822EEA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded and one angled side.  The measurements are; diameter 26.0mm, thickness 13.8mm, and weight 45.29g.  The central hole has a diameter of 8.5mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, AD 500 - 850.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8224B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the Early Medieval to medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The whorl has two flat faces and a large central aperture of 11.6mm. The measurements are; diameter 27.6mm, thickness 7.3mm, and weight 31.62g. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Similar examples can the found on the database see SWYOR-B413FF. Walton Rogers dates form B1 from AD 700 in York to 1200. A large central perforation makes a date from AD 850 onwards more likely.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8219FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers formB1, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is discoid in form, flat at the base, and with vertical sides rising to a flat upper surface. There are no markings. There is a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of  6.4mm. The measurements are; diameter 20.0mm, thickness 5.4mm, and weight 12.0g.   Similar examples can be found on the data base see SWYOR-B6A64D.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35CEDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. Is has one flat and one domed face making it Walton Rogers form A1. The central hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 23.4mm in diameter and 8.1mm high. It weighs 20.5g.  Form A1 whorls are usually dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, but they also appear in the Roman period (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). Those with a central perforation of less than 6mm are more likely to be Roman, of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C127AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. It is bi-convex in shape and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both faces are decorated in moulded relief and have a series of zigzag lines interspersed with raised dots. The lines form asymmetrical four-pointed stars with a pellet between each point. On one face the moulded decoration is more pronounced. It has a medial circumferential thickened rim and a central moulded aperture with a diameter of 10.1mm.  The whorl has a sand-co…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8FC0AC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with two flat faces and slightly curved sides. It is of Walton Rogers form B2. It has central circular perforation of 9.5mm in diameter. It has a cream pale patina. Dimensions: The spindle whorl is 32.1mm in diameter, 9.5mm in thickness and it weighs 59.07g.  Walton Rogers suggests that Form B2, were used from from Iron Age to Medieval periods, but the size of the central perforation makes a late Saxon to Medieval date mo…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CA9E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably dating from the Medieval period early Post Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2; biconical with a thick median band.  The spindle whorl is biconvex. It has a central perforation of 9mm and each face is decorated with raised ribs. The surface is worn, with a grey/cream colored patina. Dimensions: The spindle whorl has a diameter of 25.8mm, a thickness of 12.0mm and a weight of 36.29g Spindle whorls are difficult to date.  The diameter of inner circular would normally sugges…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-6515E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead possible spindle whorl which probably dates from the Iron Age date, about 800 BC - AD 50. If it is a spindle whorl, it is of Walton Rogers Form C1 which has no flat faces and curved sides. The central perforation is 8.4mm which is at the larger end of the range suggested by Walton Rogers for Iron Age spindle whorls (4-8mm). The height of the object is 18.9mm, the diameter 22.6mm, and the weight is 48.4g. It has a white patina. There is some damage to one end. While it is possible that it is an Iron Age spindle whorl, the object could also…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-D06AAC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A2. The object has two flat faces of different sizes and has curved sides. There is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 7.5mm. None of the surfaces are decorated and all have a mid grey overall patina. The whorl has a diameter of 24.0mm, is 7.8mm in thickness and it weighs 25.6g. It is of Walton Rogers (2007) form A2, though with some similarities to form B. Walton Rogers form A2 whorls are known from AD 700 to a…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 12th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-158C57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 700 - 1100. The object has two flat faces of different sizes and has sloping sides. There is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 11.93mm. None of the surfaces are decorated and all have a light grey overall patina. It is of Walton Rogers (2007) form A2, though with some similarities to form B. Walton Rogers form A2 whorls are known from AD 700 to about AD 1100. The whorl has a diameter of 25.1mm, is 10.9mm in thickness and it weighs 31.…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-15860D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1000. The object is D shaped in cross-section, with one flat face and one convex face. There is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 9.98mm. None of the surfaces are decorated, though the curved face is rough, and all have a light grey overall patina. It is of Walton Rogers (2007) form A1. The A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger …
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-157F9F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead spindle whorl from the Late-early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The object has two flat faces and there is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 11.26mm. None of the surfaces are decorated and all have a light grey overall patina. Part of one edge is missing. It is of Walton Rogers (2007) form B1. Walton Rogers form B1 whorls are known from AD 700 to about AD 1200, but those with a central perforation larger than 9mm are more likely to be late Saxon onwards. The object has a diameter of 30.5mm…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-854B9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably dating from the Medieval period early Post Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2; biconical, but it is particularly rounded and very worn.  The spindle whorl is biconvex. It has a central perforation of 8.5mm and one face is decorated with raised ribs in a zigzag pattern and raised pellets or dots. These are very worn and are almost flat. The surface is worn, with a grey/cream coloured patina. Dimensions: The object has a diameter of 22.9mm, the thickness is 13.5mm, and the weight is …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Sunday 26th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-829E5B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl from the Medieval to early Post-Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. The object is bi-convex with a large, central circular perforation of 8mm internal diameter. It has a broad median ridge. It is decorated with moulded pellets and radiating ribs on both faces. The pellets are with an uneven number in the formed patches, some have only one pellet, while other patches have several. It is of Walton Rogers (2007) form C2. Though C2 whorls are known from the Iron Age and onwards, the decoration suggests a date from AD 1100 onwards. …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-828B02
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. The spindle whorl is of Walton Rogers (2007) form C2, being bi-conical in shape with a broad median ridge. Both faces are decorated with a moulded design of raised lines radiating from the centre creating panels, in no systematic order. There is a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9.4mm. There is a relatively small missing piece of the spindle whorl. This occurs towards the edge and median ridge, so it does not affect the central perf…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0E7239
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1450-1550. It is bi-convex and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decorations, with a series of dots round one face and radiating lines on the other. The whorl is 27.1mm in diameter, 7.7mm thick, and weighs 20.34g.  The central hole is 9.4mm in diameter. Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. She cites Ivens et al (1995) that those with dots are Post Medieval. Decorated bi-conical whorls found in stratified contexts in Le…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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