Record ID: NLM-DBE942
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with central perforation of diameter10.8mm. A decorative scheme of paired radial lines appears on one surface, and of oval loops on the other. Of a common form, though perhaps a little better finished and heavier than usual, so perhaps intended for plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Diameter: 32.6mm, Height: 17.5mm, Weight: 55.80gms.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hibaldstow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EE1603
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular and plano-convex with fairly shallow angles. Both faces are decorated with raised radial V-shaped lines with pellets between them. A central circular hole runs through the object. Decorated spindle whorls are a common find but few come from dated contexts. They are however believed to be medieval in date. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is slightly worn. The spindle whorl is 30.5mm in diameter and weighs 38g.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bagby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-01BC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Flat plano-convex cast discoid whorl with an atypically small off-centre aperture of diameter 5.6mm; if an identification as a whorl is sustained, this may indicate a Roman date. Suggested date: Roman, 40-400. Diameter: 28.4mm, Thickness: 3.8mm, Weight: 16.96gms.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bigby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5A9226
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, 1300-1500AD. It is bi-conical in shape, both upper and lower surfaces being decorated with a pattern of lines and dots. One side has nine panels with a dot in four of them; the other side also has nine panels, with a dot in each panel. There is a central, circular perforation which is 10.2mm in diameter. As is usual with these objects there is a hole in the side wall of the central perforation. The whorl is 27.6mm in diameter and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 30.75gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6BC272
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval period. It is circular and plano-convex. Both faces are decorated with raised radial lines with groups of pellets between them. There is also raised median rib. The central hole is large and sub-circular, with a very large circular depression in the wall, probably to fix the spindle to the whorl. Decorated whorls are common finds yet few come from dated contexts, but they are believed to be medieval. This one has a well developed creamy grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D684D0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery spindle whorl, Roman- Medieval in date. The whorl has been formed from a piece of pottery cut from a vessek- probably when the vessel broke. It is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. It is flat on both sides with rounded edges. The fabric of the pottery is black on one side and brown/grey on the other. It is not clear if the black is the actual colour of the fabric or is due to wear/dirt. The fabric is smooth and has few inclusions. It appears to be a locally made pottery, and has not been especially highly fired. This sort of pottery is…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-EA7BF5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of probable Early Medieval date, though it may run into the medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation which is broken and it is missing a chunk. The object is decorated on both sides with linear designs, and these appear to be runic script. It is possible that the script is pseudo-runic, and merely intended to imitate a script, but it does seem that the runes are genuine Anglo-Saxon runes. Wear on the spindle whorl and the missing section hamper decipherment and the meaning of the runes has not yet been established. It is possible…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-EE7085
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of probable Medieval date (1300 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.2mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a series of radiating diagonal lines forming irregular panels. On the upper face alternate ribs are decorated with single raised pellets. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2E8D56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probable spindle whorl of unknown date. It has an outer diameter of 28.7mm (with its central perforation having a diameter of 8.4mm) and is 8.8mm thick. It weighs 46.5gm. There is no obvious sign of decoration. The edges of the whorl are slightly rounded at the corners, but in section it is rectangular. Due to the lack of significant features it is difficult to date the whorl, however, plain examples similar to this are known from Roman and early Medieval contexts whereas decorated examples are generally believed to be Medieval. Compare also NARC-736167.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-6A3EF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical spindle whorl These artefacts date from the Roman Period to the Medieval Period. Diameter 25mm, thickness 7mm, weight 13.59g.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oldbury Upon Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-9478F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl. Flat circular; one face decorated with relief moulded decoration of an eight-pointed linear star; the other face is undecorated; central circular perforation does not taper (diameter c.8.3mm); flat sides. Thick white patina. Diameter 25.3mm, thickness 7.7mm, weight 28.62g. Probably Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tideswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-947CD7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl. Biconical; each cone has relief moulded decoration of seven pellets divided by transverse lines; central circular perforation does not taper (diameter 8.9mm). Thick white patina. Diameter 20.0-26.6mm, thickness 21.0mm, weight 40.90g. Probably Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wormhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-94CB13
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval to Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 27mm in diameter and 10mm thick. The obejct has a recatngular cross sectiona nd is plain, it is in fair condition and weighs 47.76 grams. The form fits Walton Rogers form B.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-9732D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. The spindle whorl is hemispherical with a relatively large socket penetrating through its centre, which tapers internally into a smaller perforation emerging out of the flat face. There is possible simple inscribed or pressed linear decoration running radially at an angle from the centre.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NCL-9759C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy probable spindle whorls of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. There are 5 simply cast discs with sub-circular perforations in the centre, with the following measurements: D=37.65; th=5.81; w=47.6 d=37.87; th=7.86; w=62.6 d=29.35; th=6.84; w=35.7 d=29.86; th=5.81; w=30.3 d=29.76; th=5.91; w=24.1
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 20', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-976B66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. The spindle whorl is conical with a circular perforation through its centre.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 20', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-9798D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. The spindle whorl is sub-cylindrical with a circular perforation through its centre.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 20', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BDC721
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period. It has an outer diameter of 30mm, a thickness of 13.3mm and its central perforation measures 8.6mm in diameter. It weighs 54.54gm. It is bi-conical in shape and decorated with a series of raised lines and dots on both sides. The lines form a zig-zag pattern and the dots are placed between them. The lines form 12 separate panels, each filled with one dot. There is a hole in the side wall of the central perforation. There are some cuts on both sides of the spindle whorl, suggesting slight post-depositional damage. S…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-FF2C04
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl, probably Medieval or post-Medieval. Thick disc with slightly off-centre circular perforation which does not taper (diameter 9mm); one side has raised moulded decoration of a six-pointed star formed from triangles; the other side is undecorated. Thick cream patina with some damage exposing grey metal. Diameter 22.3mm, thickness 10.9mm, weight 27.1g.
Created on: Monday 7th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-113010
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, hexafoil in shape. It measures 33.37 mm in diameter, 10.2 mm thick with a weight of 38.9 grams. The whorl has a deep grey patina. It has a slight casting ridge along its edge and the main body is made up of six protruding bumps on each side, slightly off-set from one another, which appear sub triangular from above and trapezoidal from the side. On one side there is moulded decoration between raised bumps, perhaps intended to be floral. The whorl has a central hole, 10. 5 mm in diameter. A similar example is recorded on this database as LE…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
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