Record ID: YORYM-805571
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and features decoration on both sides. One form of decoration is raised lines radiating from the outer edge to the central perforation of the spindle whorl, while the reverse is divided into four cells by similarly raised lines, each one containing either three or four raised dots. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The central perforation is 9mm in diameter. The entire object is 28.2mm in diameter, 11.4mm in thickne…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D31D22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and features decoration in the form of raised lines radiating from the central perforation to the edge of the spindle. These lines form cells filled with a varying number of raised dots. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The entire object is 30mm in diameter, 10.6mm in thickness, and weighs 37.2g. The perforation is 9.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this perio…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-1E2E7C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and features decoration in the form of raised lines on both faces, which radiate from the central perforation to the outer edge of the spindle whorl. On at least one of the faces, there is also a pattern of raised dots' this may have existed on the other face but been worn away. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The entire object is 28.8mm in diameter, 11.9mm in thickness, and weighs 37g.   The perforation is 11mm in diam…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D40756
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Distorted decoration is visible on both faces, consisting of raised round pellets, but the details are obscured and there seems to be no fixed pattern.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 33.1mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 55.6g. The perforation is 11.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.17…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D3D28A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring regularly spaced raised lines extending from perforation to the edge of the spindle whorl; in each created cell (except one) is a large, round pellet. The reverse is the same, but two cells contain two pellets rather than one. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.2mm in diameter, 14.5mm thick and weighs 55.4g. The perforation is 12.5mm…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D3ACA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are marked by raised ribs extending from the central perforation to the outer edge of the spindle whorl. Two raised dots are positioned along each line on both faces, although one face is significantly more worn than the other. The metal has a dark grey/brown patina. The spindle whorl is 34.2mm in diameter, 14.1mm thick and weighs47.9g. The perforation is 11.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as p…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D35DF4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with nine irregularly spaced raised lines with unevenly spaced raised pellets at intervals. The reverse is marked by lines running diagonally from the outer edge to the perforation and vice versa, forming a triangular shape series, each one punctuated by a central raised pellet.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D2E94A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side shows a concentric raised band; other side appears undecorated.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.5mm in diameter, 11.8mm thick and weighs 59.8g. The perforation is 11mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731).  Ref:  Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D29DC7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring six unevenly spaced diagonal lines radiating out from the central perforation, with uneven numbers of raised pellets in between. The reverse is undecorated and shows signs of wear. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.1mm in diameter,13mm thick and weighs 41.1g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per&nb…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-726173
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Between two and five raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.7mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Wa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-F22AA7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are very worn though faint traces of raised pellets can be determined. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.83mm in diameter, 12.36mm thick and weighs 42.21g.
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-CCA919
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are worn and are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced an oriented raised lines extending from the central perforation to the outer edge. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.71mm in diameter, 18.28mm thick and weighs 56.3g.
Created on: Friday 18th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3C1C76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are worn and appear undecorated. A deep gouge is present into the perforation to one side of the object. The metal has a light yellow/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 21.9mm in diameter, 10.4mm thick and weighs 17.9g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P., 1…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3C06D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Three raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.5mm in diameter, 12.2mm thick and weighs 41.5g. The perforation is 8.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-BC8978
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Three raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.3mm in diameter, 12.9mm thick and weighs 39.9g. The perforation is 9.2mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 199…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-96984E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decorated. One surface has irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation crossed by transverse raised lines and a varying numbers of raised pellets present within each resulting cell. The other surface features raised lines forming irregular triangles with irregularly spaced pellets. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.6mm in diameter, 1…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-EF71EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces bear traces of moulded decoration though it is now too worn to accurately determine. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 30.7mm diameter, 8.7mm thick and weighs 49.6g. The perforation is 10.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common meta…
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-013282
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are worn and appear undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.4mm in diameter, 17.9mm thick and weighs 41.8g. The perforation is 8.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Coppergate (The Archaeology of York: The Small…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-86D852
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raise lines radiating from the perforation. Varying numbers of raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.7mm in diameter, 14mm thick and weighs 48.5g. The perforation is 9.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-750049
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are worn though traces of raised pellet decoration can be seen on one side. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.4mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 34.2g. The perforation is 8.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Co…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2020
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