Record ID: SWYOR-839AC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. It is biconvex with a thick median band, and is of Walton Rogers form C2. Both faces are roughly decorated with raised radiating lines running from the central perforation and a series of raised pellets between these lines. Dimensions; Diameter 26.8mm, thickness 9.1mm and weight 38.0g. The central perforation is 8.9mm diameter. Though C2 whorls are known from the Iron Age onwards, Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that whorls decorated with dots are Post Medieval. Dec…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 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: SF-81ED3C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval lead spindle whorl dating to circa AD 500-850. Cast in one piece it is comprised of a flat base with steep, conical walls and a central perforation with a diameter of 6.8mm Though difficult to date without secure stratigraphic information, spindle whorls of this form are consistent with Walton Rogers form A1-2, dating to the early to middle Saxon period (2007). 
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-30B5FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead-alloy spindle whorl or weight dating to circa AD 43-1600. It is circular in plan and rectangular in section. In the centre is a circular perforation 7.8mm in diameter. One edge is signifcantly damaged. The top edges are flat and straight.  Spindle whorls can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. However, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100 to AD1450).
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-079930
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. It is sub-circular in plan and bi-conical in section, with a central circular perforation, 9.4 mm. in diameter, passing through the whorl's interior. The whorl has a pronounced, undecorated mid-rib on its exterior and is asymmetrical from this medial feature, with one of the truncated conical sections slightly wider than the other. Both of the outer sloping faces have moulded decoration comprising raised pellets framed by radiating ribs, although the detail is now…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1DAAF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan, which fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 9.2mm. 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: diameter 27.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 24.…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1C040
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan. It has a lentoid cross section, which fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.6mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is brown 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. Mea…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F16104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from the outer circumference of the whorl. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Its surface has a creamy light grey and brown patina and the inner surface has a cream patina.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.  
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moss Hall Farm, Ruston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F144D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from one side of the object. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. The object has a creamy white patina with flecks of a lgiht brown colour irregularly dotted along both faces similar to the light brown colour of the inner surface of the whorl.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.  
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EFAF78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is sexfoil in shape and biconical in form with a central perforation measuring 9.9mm. Both faces are decorated the same, with six equally spaced sub-triangular protrusions with a raised zig-zag line travelling between them. The protrusions are mirrored to the reverse side. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.9mm; width 10.3mm; weight 25.81g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discov…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: NMS-C4443F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval annular lead spindle whorl, weight 45.03g, diameter 25.8mm, thickness 12.2mm, hole diameter 10-12mm. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Saturday 9th September 2023
Last updated: Saturday 9th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B08D5D
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 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 10mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 10mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-AE762A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It would be a spherical shape but has a falt base and top, the sides in between being curved in both planes. There is no decoration.  Dimensions: 18mm diameter and 13mm high, the central hole is 7mm diameter. It weighs 26.45g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE72C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of a flat biconical shape. It is decorated on both sides with lines forming a triangular shape with dots moulded between them, although the design is quite worn. It is probably of Walton Rogers form C. A similar one is seeen in YORYM-E95611.  Dimensions: It is 27mm diameter and 10mm deep, the central hole is 10mm in diameter. It weighs 28.67g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE6F9E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of a flat biconical shape. It is decorated on both sides with lines forming a triangular shape with dots moulded between them. It is probably of Walton Rogers form C. A similar one is seeen in YORYM-E95611.  Dimensions: It is 27mm diameter and 10mm deep, the central hole is 10mm in diameter. It weighs 26.05g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE6C57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl of the post medival period. It is biconical and made of lead alloy. Both face are decoarted with a pattern of lines extending out from the centre, with a central line passing through and parallel to, these. The central hole is 9mm diameter. It is similar to NLM-3C9A89, which is dated to AD 1500-1600 Dimensions: 28mm wide and 18mm deep, it weighs 27.04g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AE675F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is biconical and decorated with lines cast into the lead, which radiate from the inside around which there is a line surrorunding the central hole. This is 9mm in diameter. This, and the design may suggest a later date for the artefact Dimensions: 25mm diameter and 16mm deep, the central hole is 9mm and it weighs 38.4g
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lindale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-98F587
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 7.33mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The top of the object is more rounded whilst the reverse is largely flat, with a notable transverse indentation at 3 o'clock. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resul…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-70069E
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 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decoration featuring raised lines and pellets. The object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.8mm in diameter, 11.6mm thick and weighs 30.2g. The perforation is 10.3mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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