Record ID: DEV-9CC758
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c. AD 1200-1700). The object is discoidle, with two flat faces and a curved edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter 18.8mm; thickness 9.3mm; weight 16.7g
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwoodwidger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-875164
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a central perforation measuring 10.1mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face presents a raised design of lines radiating from the centre and between each line is a pellet. On the other face is raised design that consists of a concentric circle in the middle of the body that is crossed by a large series of traverse lines radiating from the perforationin the centre and pellets are irregularly positioned around…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-87350A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised decoration that consists of a prominently raised circle around the perforation that is decorated with shallowly riased traverse lines. Sprouting from the central circle are eight trefoils positioned at an equal distance apart. The rim of the object is raised and shallow lines radiate from the rim inwards towards the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-864FB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). It is of Walton Rogers form C2.  The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10.2mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with irregular ribs in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within some of the segements are small moulded pellets.   The whorl is a cream colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 26.…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83E20A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 8.9mm. It has a flat base and raised design to the face. The raised decoration amounts to at least half of the width of the object and presents as four lines surrounding the perforation in a square; the four lines cross each other at the corners. An additional traverse line cuts through the centre of each of the main lines. The base is undecorated and the object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83C494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised designed of eight equally spaced traverse lines with a single pellet between each pair of lines. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 20.89g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable co…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-70F9EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Medieval or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2, unevenly bi-convex with a broad median ridge and a central, sub-circular perforation of internal diameter 7.1mm. There is a small, rectangular depression in the interior wall of the perforation. Both sides are decorated with a pattern of radial raised lines creating panels, each of which contains two circular pellets. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is  26.2mm in diameter and 14.3mm thick. It weighs 38.05g.…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-70F97E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is in fair condition. The spindle whorl is 28.2mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 46.2g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Roger…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-F387F6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 Biconical with a thickened outer circumferiential band. There are traces of radiating ribs and pellets. motif on both sides. Pale cream patina with patches of greyish-cream. Very worn. Diameter: 26.37 mm; Thickness: 11.15 mm; Weight: 28.80g
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F1B9AE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, decorated on both sides, mechanical damage, very fat rim. Source record suggests a medieval date; this reporter [MF] would favour a later date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 28.9mm, Thickness: 12.4mm, Weight: 41.93gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F0E178
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date (c.AD410-1200). The spindle whorl is oval in shape and of plano-convex section. Dimensions: 20.8mm x 17.7mm, 9.0mm thick, weight: 14.0g.  The central hole is 7.4mm wide on the flat side and 6.0mm wide at the convex surface. The surface is a light cream-buff colour .  It is smooth but with large pits and dents in the convex surface which do not appear to form any decorative pattern.  The reverse, flat surfaces has shallower indentations and a large scrape mark of recent origin,  This type…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EFECA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plano convex cast lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval or later date, 24.6mm in diameter. The central hole for the distaff is 7.4mm in diameter. The sides are smoothly rounded with an area of damage to one side; there is no decoration or other marks.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DF96D8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, rounded sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 23.1mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 16.3g. The perforation is 6.5mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers, 1997, …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DF8E76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, rounded sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 22.2mm in diameter, 5.2mm thick and weighs 11.6g. The perforation is 8.8mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers, 1997, …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DF7394
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A1. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The object as irregular edges and a recessed base. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.7mm in diameter, 10.5mm thick and weighs 25.8g. The perforation is 8.4mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form A1, which dat…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: NLM-DE5DE2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical cast lead spindle whorl, radial lines and dots on both sides. Source record suggests Medieval, this reporter [MF] would favour a later date. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 33.7mm, Thickness: 13.9mm, Weight: 57.30gms
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: LIN-9CC931
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman or medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is circular in plan and slightly plano-convex in section. A central hole of 9mm passes through the centre. The surface is pitted and undecorated.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Welbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-6FEE23
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval to medieval undecorated lead spindle whorl. It is crudely made and irregular in shape. It is flat on the underside and convex on top. The central hole is broadly circular and does not vary much in diameter. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter 26.5mm. Thickness: 6.2mm-3.1mm. Diameter of perforation 10.8mm. Weight: 22.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-6FE096
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval to medieval undecorated lead spindle whorl. It is disc-like, flat on the underside and broadly convex on top. The central perforation is roughly circular and constant in diameter. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter 23mm. Diameter of perforation 6.4mm. Thickness: 8mm. Weight: 13.8g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-5C89CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and has a central circular hole of 8mm diameter. Both sides are decorated with four moulded lines dividing each facing into quarters. In each quarter are three moulded pellets. The design possibly imitates the long cross and pellets seen on many silver coinage issues of the 13th and 14th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.