Record ID: CORN-C91C45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Pottery spindle whorl, circular in section and flat in profile, with one side flatter and less eroded than the other. The central circular bore hole measures about 8 mm in diameter. The fabric is an orange colour throughout and contains mica, felspar, augite and quartzite inclusions, which suggest that it was made from gabbroic clay, originating from the Lizard in Cornwall. Romano-British, judging from the date of the majority of finds that it was found with. Quinnell (2004) illustrates a similar example from Trethurgy on page 143, Fig.68, No.31 which is dated to the later stage…
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP2952
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Spindle whorl formed from a sub-circular fragment of samian ware. Slightly convex. The decoration on the upper surface consists of arcading and floral motifs below a zig-zag horizontal line. Hole drilled through the centre.
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE SOUTH WONSTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM6247
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
central drilled hole concave and widens towards the back (the diameter at the front is 7.10mm, the back is 10.00mm). Both top and bottom are flat with concave sides, object is sub oval. The artifact is made form a fragment of a Roman Humberside gray ware pot.
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2002
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WINTERTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2678
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Spindle whorl made of pottery, dark shell ware. Fair-sized round conical spindle whorl, with a fair-sized central hole.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT HORTON KIRBY AND SOUTH DARENTH', grid reference and parish protected.