Record ID: WMID-E45217
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diame…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E43027
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 8.9mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: d…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-7DCFB9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.5mm with a prominent flattened circumferential rim , patinated and abraded. While the spindle hole size and indeed the surface condition may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian or later date, the form might point to this being a homemade copy using one half of a biconical whorl to form a mould. Suggested date: Unknown, Early Medieval to Post-Medieval, 850-1600 Diameter: 29.3mm, Thickness: 10.8mm, Weight: 41.20gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7A3EE7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast discoid cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.8mm, cf. Walton Rogers form B. One side bears a possibly decorative scheme of indistinct shapes to either side of a gutter round the central hole. This might alternatively be the fortuitous result of shrinkage from casting in an open mould. The metal retains a grey tint which might argue against identification as a whorl, and perhaps in favour of a use as a much more recent fishing line weight. Suggested date: Unknown, Post-Medieval to Modern, 1500-1950 Diameter: 26.2mm, Thicknes…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-67E655
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl, as kindly suggested by the finder. Cast lump with a central moulded hole of diameter 9.5mm [long axis], possibly approaching a conical form, cf. Walton Rogers form A2. Severely distorted with deep scratches and lateral squashing; patinated. If indeed a whorl, and perhaps mis-cast at that, the spindle hole size may hint at an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 850-1000 Height: 16.7mm, Diameter: 25.3mm, Weight: 34.57gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-52D184
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Early Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. It is sub-circular and D shaped in cross-section. The domed face is rough. Measurements are; diameter 18.0mm, thickness 4.9mm and weight 21.33g. The central hole is 6.1mm diameter. 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, and those with a larger perforation are more likely to be late Saxon onwards.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52CAE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from AD 1200 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. The whorl is biconical, but only half survives. It is broken across the central hole which has a diameter of about 9.4mm. Both faces are decorated with a pattern of raised radiating ribs.  Measurements are; length 27.5mm, width 13.3mm, thickness 8.8mm and weight 32.82g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52C1F9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1200 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a deisgn in relief on each face. One face has a zigzag line forming a star of eight points round the central hole. The other face has at least four worn curvilinear symbols equally spaced round the whorl. Measurements are; diameter 22.7mm, thickness 6.4mm and weight 40.10g. The central hole is 7.1mm diameter. Walton Rogers dates form C2 whorls from 1100 onwards. Standley (2016) suggests that decorated lead whorls were used from AD 1200 - 1550.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-52AE56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. It is biconical with a design of raised pellets and radiating ribs on each face. Measurements are; diameter 27.3mm, thickness 9.7mm and weight 30.34g. The central hole has a diameter of 9.5mm. 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 Leicester and Derbyshire have been dated to the late Medieval period, about 14…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E6988B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast thin flat-sided discoid whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.4mm, Walton Rogers form B. A moulded design comprises a star of ten points formed by the overlaying of separate sub-rectangular shapes. Each point of the star contains a single small pellet and a further ring of small pellets is set centrally around the hole. The decoration appears on one side only. The affinities of the motif are with the decoration of usually biconical whorls ascribed to the early post-medieval period although the form enjoyed a long use. Patinated. Suggested date: P…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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-C019A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Early Medieval lead spindle whorl dating from AD 700 - 1100. It is conical in form, with angled sides and flat surfaces , probably of Walton Rogers form A2. The whorl is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Measurements are; diameter 19.2mm, thickness 8.4mm and weight 13.20g. The central hole is 7.6mm diameter. Form A2 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 700 - 1100. Those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation are more likely to be late Saxon onwards. The size of …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-BF4199
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with hole measuring 10.7mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. The object has a grey patina, and the decoration is heavily worn. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15th cent…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BEB9AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. It has one flat face and one rounded. It is 27.9mm in diameter and 10.7mm thick with a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 8.4mm.It weighs 38.7g.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-B01601
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) miscast spindle whorl: A cast lead or lead alloy possible spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is a truncated conical. At the apex there is a circular indentation which should have been a perforation through the whorl. On the outer face there is decoration in the form of high-relief triangles forming a sun burst design. There is also a large irregular indentation on one side which may have been an air bubble in the casting process. Along the lower edge there is a integral perforation which may have been casting anoma…
Created on: Tuesday 26th December 2023
Last updated: Saturday 30th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-413A26
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. Flattened hemispherical, with a flat circular base and curved sides. A central 'perfectly round' vertical piercing of 8.1mm diameter. The surface is very smooth with no decoration and displays a grey / buff colour. Diameter 26.1mm, height 8.9mm, weight 35g. Similar examples on this database at: LANCUM-202904, OXON-025EC2 and NMGW-47AD02.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-0514C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete early-medieval or medieval lead spindle whorl. It is sub-cylindrical, and undecorated. 10th-14th century. Diameter 20.3mm, thickness 11.1mm. Diameter of perforation (top) 9.3mm, (bottom) 13.2mm. Weight 22.6g.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-04B739
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete early-medieval or medieval lead spindle whorl. It is undecorated and appears to have been originally sub-conical, although the top has broken off. It is flattened on the base. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter 22.7mm, thickness 21.2mm. Diameter of perforation (extant top) 7.1mm, (bottom) 6.5mm. Weight 36.5g  
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D6AD8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 9.9mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.4mm, height 9.3mm and weight 41.5g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-C8C496
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval plano-convex lead spindle whorl in very battered and abraded condition with parts of the lower edge and the edge of the upper end of the hole missing. Weight 42.97g. Diameter c.30mm, thickness 12.5mm, hole diameter c.9 - 12mm. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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