Record ID: WREX-58E41B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.3mm. The object is crudely made with, what appears to be, a run of lead alloy on one face. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 36.4mm; Thickness: 9.5mm; Internal diameter: 7.3mm; Weight: 44.12g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58D843
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.0mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 19.5mm; Thickness: 6.6mm; Internal diameter: 6.0mm; Weight: 15.99g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58BC28
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date, but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.4mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements Diameter: 22.5mm; Thickness: 5.8mm; Internal diameter: 9.4mm; Weight: 16.75g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58AE71
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date, but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.5mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 25.3mm; Thickness: 7.8mm; Internal diameter: 8.5mm; Weight: 26.49g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-589F61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines and shapes which may represent pseudo-script, or some form of illegible inscription. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.0 mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 27.3mm; Thickness: 11.4mm; Internal diameter: 8.0mm; Weight: 33.74g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5890E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body. There is faint evidence of decoration on both faces, but it is too worn to distinguish the detail. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.3mm; Thickness: 10.3mm; Internal diameter: 9.8mm; Weight: 20.38g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58859D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of loops, each containing a pellet. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.9mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; Thickness: 11.1mm; Internal Diameter: 8.9mm; Weight 21.88g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5876A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on one face with a series of raised lines, radiating out from the central perforation on one side. On the other the lines terminate with a pellet. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.5mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 21.8mm; Thickness: 11.5mm; Internal diameter: 9.5mm; Weight: 18.08g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5862C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines. On one face the lines form triangular shapes. On the other face, the lines radiate out directly from the central perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.6mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.9mm; Thickness 12.5; Internal diameter: 10.6mm; Weight 19.64g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4217CE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl with opposed flat sides, one larger than the other, and a central moulded aperture of diameter 9mm, Walton Rogers form A2, with a gouge by the hole, patinated. The size of the spindle hole may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Diameter: 24.3mm, Thickness: 9.7mm, Weight: 33.56gms
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2B1F2E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the early medieval period (AD900-1200). The object is circular with two plain,roughly cast faces and a slightly rounded,uneven edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.07mm in diameter.   The object has a cream patina or pale brown patina. Thickness: 5.23 mm; Weight: 31.61 g; Diameter: 25.53 mm. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers Form B. (Walton Rogers 1997, 1739 no.6563); note that whilst Rogers is referring here to stone spindle whorls, many lead…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-176F0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is approximately circular. The upper face is decorated with moulded raised dots in three rows around the face, while the other side is decorated with curved lines from the centre to the edge, which give the appearance of 'spinning' out.  The whorl is a grey colour, with an even surface patina.  The spindle whorl is of diameter 28mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-1757C8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The whorl has two flat faces and a large central hole of 12.26mm diameter. It is not decorated but there are some diagonal grooves or scratches on the outer faces. The  diameter is 24.03mm, the height is 13.6mm, the weight is 41.57g,   Walton Rogers form B1 whorls are known from AD 700 to about AD 1200 but the large hole suggests a date from AD 850 onwards.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-15D02D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and decorated on both sides. Each side has the same decoration comprising a moulded pellet between an inverted chevron and a moulded line.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D87A77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10.3mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted 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 28.2mm, thicknes…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: NARC-CA2C0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 7.50mm. Both sides bear abraded, moulded decoration. One face is decorated with a raised moulded pattern composed of repeating triangles; the opposing side has raised linear motifs.   Diameter: 26.29mm, Diameter (perforation): 7.50mm, Thickness: 14.87mm, Weight: 35.5g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: WREX-98CEE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top and a central perforation. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.1mm. The domed face is decorated with a series of raised zig-zag lines, creating triangles, and dots. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The whorl has a pale grey patina with some damage on the edge. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 7.0mm; weight; 12.82g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-98B599
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or spindle whorl, of probably medieval or early post-medieval date (c. 1100-1550AD). The weight, or whorl, is bi-conical in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration.  There is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8.8mm . The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 21.1mm; thickness: 12.1mm;  weight: 18.72g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandysilio', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-83CDAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the iron Age or Roman period, 600 BC - AD 410. It is circular and thin, with curved sides. The whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 4.0mm thick and weighs 13.51g.  The central hole is 5.9mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that Form B1 whorls were used from from Iron Age to Medieval periods, but the size of the central hole makes an Iron Age or Roman date more likely. 
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-83C676
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A2 dating from AD 850 -1100. It is circular, with two flat faces of different sizes and curved sides. The whorl is 20.8mm in diameter, 6.5mm thick and weighs 11.89g.  The central hole is 9.6mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form A2 whorls date from AD 700 - 1100, but the size of the central aperture makes a late Saxon date onwards more likely. 
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-83BD11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from AD 700 - 850. It has two flat faces and curved sides. The whorl is 22.0mm in diameter, 5.2mm thick and weighs 15.22g.  The central hole is 6.9mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests form B1 wholrs date from AD 700 in York into the 12th century, but the size of the central aperturn makes an middle Saxon date more likely.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-489C49
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy medieval decorated spindle whorl, c. AD 1100 to AD 1500.  The spindle whorl is circular and biconical in form, with a central hole 9.8mm diameter. Both sides are decorated with a series of four raised capital ‘A’s equally spaced around the whorl with the apex of the ‘A’ at the rim. There is then a series of three pellets between them. Both faces have the same design.   One side has more wear than the other and the surface has large areas of white lead oxide with grey lead sections. Diameter 27.5mm, height 14.7mm, weight 45.5g.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-04D336
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm, Walton Rogers form A1, heavily patinated. The spindle hole size would be compatible with a Roman or Early Anglo-Saxon date while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 12.55gms
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-03F8F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex or conical profile whorl with a central moulded and tapered aperture of diameter 9.7mm-8mm, possibly enlarged by distortion of the object, and with two deep nicks within one side of the hole, along with two small pits on the outer surface nearby. The former modification might hint at the conversion of a whorl to a line weight. A thick white patina has apparently spalled away from parts of the object. The original form might fall within Walton Rogers’ form A1, while, if a spindle whorl, the size of the hole may point to a Viking or An…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F989CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1100 - 1500. The object has two shallowly domed faces and a wide median band. There is a central circular perforation of internal diameter 10.30mm. None of the faces are decorated and it has a light grey overall patina. It is of Walton Rogers form C2. The internal diameter of the perforation suggests a date from AD 850 onwards. Walton Rogers suggests that Form C whorls date from AD 1100 onwards. Dimensions: Diameter 31.7 mm, hole diameter 9.6 mm, height 11 mm, weight 57.03 g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-F3AAF6
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 disc shaped with slightly convex surfaces. It has a large central perforation measuring 10.6mm in diameter.  Both faces are decorated with a raised design of curved and angled lines and pellets forming a random pattern. The reverse face shows signs of wear.  Measurements: Diameter: 28.4mm; thickness: 6.8mm; Internal diameter: 10.6mm; weight: 22.6g
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haslington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F34448
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A early medieval lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from AD 500 - 850. It has one flat face and one domed. It is undecorated and very worn and pitted. The perforation is off centre and the whorl has a milky grey patina. Diameter 31.8mm; hole diameter 6.0mm; thickness 7.4mm and weight 35.1g. Form A1 whorls are known from AD 500 -1000, but the small size of the central hole makes an early to middle Saxon date more likely. Other examples of form A1 include SWYOR-B34628.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-B8F5DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl with rounded sides and flat upper and lower surfaces. It is 31mm in diameter, 7mm thick, 38.7g in weight and has a central hole 10mm in diameter, suggesting a date after the late Saxon period.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-723919
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. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Between two and three pellets are irregularly present within resulting cells. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.75mm in diameter, 10.14mm thick and weighs 31.77g. The perforation is 9.41mm in diameter suggesting a medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: NMS-6087A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval lead spindle whorl, crudely bun-shaped with a sloping top. Weight 59.99g. Diameter 26.5 – 29.5mm. Thickness 14.6mm. Hole diameter 9.5 – 11mm. 11th – 16th century.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: CORN-607DAE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, lead-alloy perforated weight, probably a spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 43-1500).  It is plano-convex with a rounded upper apex and a flat base. The weight is sub-circular in plan and features a sub-circular central perforation measuring roughly 8.81mm in diameter. The weight is patinated light brown with patches of darker brown in the more pitted areas and a patch of white around the edge of the perforation on the upper apex. Measurements: Diameter, 23.84mm; Thickness, 13.39mm; Weight, 41.04g.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E65DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with a similar design involving a curvilinear line with pellets above and below the curves. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The edges of the spindle whorl are damaged. The whorl measures 30.9 mm in diameter and 10.4 mm…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E321B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-5E1A16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl from the late medieval period(c. 1200-1500). Th object is bi-conical with irregular central aperture with signs of wear and chipping around the aperture. Both faces are decorated, with one featuring curved radial ribs in a starburst design, the other has irregular zigzag ribs with singular pellets in the triangular cells. The spindle whorl has a significant dent on one side and some surface corrosion and wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 27.85mm; Height: 14.25mm; Diameter of aperture: 10.17mm; Weight: 41.74g. Lead spindle whorls were uncommon …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-5D7881
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. There are two or three raised pellets present within most of the resulting cells. This is a common design motif. Half of the whorl has broken away and is missing. The remaining portion is 34.4mm long, 23mm wide and 15.4mm thick. It weighs 38g. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-5D35DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation and crossing each other. There are two or three raised pellets present within most of the resulting cells. This is a common design motif, but this whorl has a more complex design than many. It is 32.2mm in diameter and 13.9mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 1…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-5CFE2B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have worn moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. There is probably a raised pellet present within most of the resulting cells. This is a common design motif. It is 26.1mm in diameter and 12.1mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 8.8mm. It weighs 33.9g. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that whorls …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5CE927
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2 probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It has two flat faces of the same size, and curved sides.  It is 25.4mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 6mm. It weighs 44.7g. Walton Rogers suggests that form B2 whorls appear in York in the 700s, and a central diameter of 6-9mm suggests a date in the early to mid Saxon period.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-5CC396
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated, lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from the Early Medieval period, about  AD 500 - 850. It has one flat face and one shallowly domed face with vertical sides. The domed face is decorated with 9 grooves or incuse pseudo runes. Most of the marks are radiating grooves, but there are also two X shaped marks, and some of the single lines have possible faint cross strokes. It is 28.3mm in diameter and 10.1mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 8.4mm. It weighs 39.7g.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C80B9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. There are two or three raised pellets present within most of the resulting cells. This is a common design motif. It is 28.3mm in diameter and 13.1mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 9.9mm. It weighs 44g. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5C2CEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating from the Early Medieval or Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It has one flat face and one shallow convex face. It is 24mm in diameter and 6.5mm thick with a central perforation of internal diameter 7mm. It weighs 20g. 
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5AE083
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is of Walton Rogers form A1. It is plano-convex, D shaped in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. The domed side has no visible decoration . The flat or underside is undecorated, Diameter: 25.3 mm Thickness: 11.4 mm Weight: 37 g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5ADA8B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. The spindle whorl is of Walton Rogers form A1. It is plano-convex, D shaped in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. The domed side has no visible decoration . The flat or underside is undecorated, Diameter: 23.3 mm Thickness: 12.2 mm Weight: 28.54 g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-1DB413
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The whorl is circular in plan, plano-convex and has a central hole. The whorl has a dark brow patina.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-1D65C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed and ring-shaped lead alloy object, 24.8mm in diameter and 13.6mm thick, potentially a spindle whorl. The object has a central piercing of 10.2mm diameter. There is no decoration.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-085866
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead early medieval spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating c.AD 800-1100. Description: The object is domed (beehive shaped) with a central circular aperture measuring 7mm at the top then tapering to 9mm where it emerges on the flat side. The flat side is plain, though has traces of a raised rim around the outer edge. The whorl is patinated an off-white. Measurements: 24mm in diameter (at widest point) 15mm high and 51.31g in weight. Discussion: The form best fits the A1 type spindle whorl (Walton-Rogers, 1997, 1738) which dates f…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7C4FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cast spindle whorl of early medieval date (c.AD 410-850). The spindle whorl has two flat, cylindrical faces and is rectangular in section, being Walton Rogers form B. Each face is decorated with seven ring and dots as well as a linear groove around the circumference of the objects. At the central circular perforation there is a raised lip. This style of decoration is more common on spindle whorls in early medieval burials. The sides of the spindle whorl are undecorated, and the object has developed a grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.0mm, Thickness 6.2mm, Weight 17.69g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8C2858
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and slightly convex on both surfaces. The central perforation is circular in shape and has an internal diameter of 11.7mm. The upper face is decorated with a border of circular moulded pellets. The lower face has no decoration present. The whorl has a dark brown patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BEC4B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 8.9mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / grey 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: diameter 25.2mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 20.4 grams Similar spindle whorls have been record…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BD3CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and internal diameter of the hole is 10.1mm. The upper face has decorative recessed petals around the whorl. The lower face is worn and has traces of possible decoration of a recessed pattern around the edge of the inner hole.  The whorl is a cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough s…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BAD00
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 8.4mm. The upper face is decorated with moulded different shaped patterns and the initials MB. The lower face is also decorated with moulded patterns, including a grid of four squares and a heart motif.  The whorl is a brown colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: d…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: NMS-79B37E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Discoidal lead spindle whorl with a six-pointed star in counter-relief on one face. This motif commonly occurs on spindle whorls, e.g. WMID-D75158 and SWYOR-FE92CF. Weight 40.02g. Diameter 32mm. Thickness 6.3mm. Hole diameter 10mm. 13th - mid 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-629546
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of 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. One surface is flattened, the other domed and features no decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream patina and is worn. This fits into Walton Rogers Form A1, with one flat surface, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738).  Dimensions: Diameter 18.8mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 8.80g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-603F8B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm, probably cast in an open mould; patinated. A flat circumferential rim may suggest that one half of a biconical whorl was used as a master to make the mould. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Diameter: 28.4mm, Thickness: 9.9mm, Weight: 34.24gms
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4E896C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead papal bulla of Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362 AD) repurposed as a spindle whorl, dating to the medieval period. The obverse bears the legend INNO CE[ETI]US PPVI with a central star motif above and below. The legend is contained within a circumferential pelleted border. The reverse is worn but the two faces of St Peter and St Paul are visible either side of the central perforation with the legend SPASPE (referring to St Peter and St Paul) above. The entire image is contained within a circumferential pelleted border.  The bulla has been perforated so as to b…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-4B49EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast lead spindle whorl, probably of medieval date or early post-medieval date (c. AD 1100–1600). The object is annular and truncated biconical in section, 29.5mm in diameter, 11.5mm thick and with a central perforation 9.0mm diameter. The surfaces are smooth and a pale cream-grey-brown colour.  The surfaces are decorated with moulded raised radial ridges and raised pellets. One side (side "A") has distinct radial ridges.  The other side (Side "B") has radial ridges towards the edge of the whorl, but most of the surface is smooth …
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4A8944
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 appear to be decorated with unevenly spaced and positioned pellets and raised lines. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are too worn to determine the exact distribution of pellets and detail of decoration. The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.25mm in diameter, 11.51mm thick and weighs 37.02g. The perforation is 3.82mm in diameter. Spindle whorl…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: NMS-3C9666
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crudely made early-medieval or medieval lead spindle whorl. Roughly sub-circular, irregular in profile and reasonably flat on the base, with a rough oval to sub-circular perforation in the middle. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter: 23.8mm. Thickness: 8.5mm. Diameter of perforation: approximately 5mm. Weight: 19.4g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3871FD
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 moulded decoration featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Raised pellets are present within each cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 32.8mm in diameter, 15.2mm thick and weighs 59g. The perforation is 9.1mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Wal…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-386EB7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1450-1550. It is bi-convex and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decoration, one side featuring depressions separated by ribs, the other side has a rough surface of small pellets and indistinct ribs. Measurements: Diameter 32.6mm, diameter of central perforation 8.8mm, thickness 8.8mm, weight 32.83g. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that whorls decorated with dots are Post Medieval. See…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: GAT-37ADE5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl. The whorl appears to be roughly cast and is circular form with a large central circular perforation. Traces of raised decoration can be seen on one of the faces.   Spindle whorls can be difficult to date as their use spanned from the Iron Age through to the post medieval period. This example is potentially early medieval to early post medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhosyr', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-36834E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval periods, about AD 1400-1600. The whorl is circular and bi-convex with a thick median rib. Both faces are very worn and seem to be decorated with moulded pellets, between radiating ribs. The diameter is 25.5mm, the thickness 15.1mm (unusually thick), and the weight 54.1g. The central perforation is 8.2mm. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al that decorated form C whorls with dots are Post Medieval. A decorated bi-conical whorl was found in a context dating from AD 1450 - 1550 at Th…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-F92DC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is shallowly biconical and decorated on one side with a moulded zig zag banded line with a pellet in each angle. The other side appears to have moulded pseudo-letters.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: SUR-F6D1E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of 27.7mm diameter with a central moulded aperture of 8.0mm diameter. One side is slightly concave and appears to retain traces of moulded zig-zag decoration. The whorl fits Walton Rogers (medieval) Form C which she dates to 1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E2F8AA
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 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A1. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. One surface is flattened, the other domed. The spindle whorl appears undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.87mm in diameter, 12.55mm thick and weighs 48.82g. The perforation is 10.25mm 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 Roge…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E2145B
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 moulded decorated with spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation dividing each surface into four cells. Three raised pellets are present within each cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 34.26mm in diameter, 11.12mm thick and weighs 62.32g. The perforation is 10.13mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per t…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: NLM-CEA439
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a moulded central aperture of diameter 10.9mm. One side bears moulded decoration comprising a star of eight points centred on the hole with a single pellet in each external angle, The other side bears quasi-literate curvilinear lettering: W S M I P I K G ^ - [or inverted] M S M V G R I H I, of these characters, the letter S is reversed, presumably being inscribed correctly on the master from which this was cast. A sharply defined circumferential rim divides the two halves. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.6m…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-CD3406
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval to Post Medieval spindle whorl or weight dating to c.AD 1100-1700. The object is circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section with a central perforation measuring 9.2mm in diameter. The front is slightly domed, with indistinct decoration, possibly radiating out incised lines. The back is flat with no decoration. Diameter 29.4mm. Diameter of hole 9.2mm. Thickness 6.2mm. Weight 30.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: DENO-CC9A06
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead  spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1750). The object is bi-conical, Walton Rodgers form C. Both faces are decorated with raised criss-crossing lines and pellets. There is a pronounced circumferential rim 3 mm thick, the central perforation is neatly circular, 9 mm diameter. The object has a buff/grey dusty patina and has a dent on one edge. Diameter 31 mm, thickness 11 mm and weight 46.5 g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-CC78F1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1750). The object is bi-conical, Walton Rodgers form C. Both faces are decorated with raised radiating lines or spokes, the pattern is more dense on one side. There is no pronounced circumferential rim, the central perforation is neatly circular, 7 mm diameter. The object has a buff/grey dusty patina. Diameter 29 mm, thickness 9 mm and weight 36.7 g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-CC6678
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1750). The object is bi-conical, Walton Rodgers form C. Both faces are decorated with the same pattern of raised lines, chevrons, and pellets. The chevrons point to the outer edge. There is no pronounced circumferential rim, the central perforation is neatly circular, 9 mm diameter. The object has a buff/grey dusty patina. Diameter 31 mm, thickness 9 mm and weight 36.6 g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-CC3F7F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1750). The object is cylindrical, sub-circular in plan, with a circular central perforation 9 mm in diameter. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat and undecorated. The object has a cream coloured patina with some indentations, probably post depositional. Diameter 25 mm, height 9 mm and weight 32.1 g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BC0E85
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible spindle whorl of unknown exact date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is roughly circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.17mm. The object has a greyish-white patina. Out of context, such objects can be very difficult to date precisely.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 23.53mm in diameter, 6.39mm in thickness and 17.37g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A4FC35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the Medieval period, around AD 850 - 1200. The whorl has two flat faces and an unusually large central hole. It is not decorated. Thickness: 9.61mm Weight: 26.27g Diameter: 22.2mm Diameter of central aperture: 11.74mm Walton Rogers form B1 whorls are known form AD 700 to about AD 1200 but the large hole suggests a date from AD 850 onwards.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A47AF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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 rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. One face is completely worn, obscuring any decoration; the other face has a raised decoration of chevros protruding from the centre which are each filled with a pellet, and between each chevron is a further one or two pellets. The surface has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm; thickness 8.5mm; weight 29.37g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can b…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A40508
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
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 edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.4mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in an incoherent pattern. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm; thickness 16mm; weight 27.05g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateab…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3F112
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval to medieval lead spindle whorl probably dating from about AD 850 - 1100. It is probably of Walton Rogers form A2, but it does not correspond closely to any class. It has one flat face, and the other face is smaller and flat, with curved sides. It is not decorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.7mm, thickness 9.7mm and weight 32.41g. Diameter of hole is 11mm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3C638
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn lead Early Medieval to medieval spindle whorl dating from AD 700 - 1200. It is probably of Walton Roger's form B1, but the wear makes classification uncertain. One face is concave, and the other is slightly convex, with straight sides, one one side of the whorl is significantly worn and thinner than the other side. It is not decorated. The whorl is 21.4mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 20.88g.  The central perforation has a diameter of 8.1mm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A38A0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1, having one flat face and one convex face. The whorls is uneven but undecorated.  The object is 23.7mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 20.84g.  The central perforation has a diameter of 6.1mm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A379E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Iron Age to Roman date, about 400 BC - AD 410. It is of Walton Rogers form B1. It is discoid and plain, with a central hole diameter of less than 6mm.  The object is 24.7mm in diameter, 3.9mm thick and weighs 14.15g.  The central perforation has a diameter of 4.2mm. The edge is damaged. See Alberti (2017) Roman Finds Group Datasheet 7.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3693E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval to Medieval spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from AD 850 - 1200. The whorl is plain and discoid. The object is 31.2mm in diameter, 7.0mm thick and weighs 45.30g.  The central perforation has a diameter of 10.5mm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A33741
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B2, probably dating from the Early Medieval or Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. It is flat and discoid with curved sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 10.2mm. It is 25.2mm in overall diameter and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 16.7g. Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form B2 whorls are thought to date from AD 700 - 1200, but the large central hole suggests a date in the late Saxon period onwards.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: NMS-67C7FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval plano-convex lead spindle whorl in rather abraded condition. Diameter 27.5mm, thickness 7mm, hole diameter 9mm, weight 27.75g. 11th - 16th century. 
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: DENO-4E503D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four lead spindle whorls or loom weights of medieval to post medieval date, Walton Rogers Form B (c. AD 1100 - 1600). The spindle whorls are cylindrical, circular in plan, with a well-formed circular (9 mm diameter) perforation, in one case slightly off-centre. The whorls are undecorated. In one whorl there is a groove running from the central perforation towards the outer edge, it is not clear if this is accidental damage or wear indicating suspension. Diameter 27 -29 mm, with one whorl being noticeably smaller at 21 mm. Thickness is fairly consis…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-4E17D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c AD 1100 - 1600), Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, with a circular (9 mm diameter) central perforation running through it. Both surfaces appear undecorated but have a very thick powdery white patina which may obscure abraded decoration. There are several dents and gashes to the surfaces. Diameter 27 mm, thickness 6 mm and weight 21.7 g.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 19th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-4D7F79
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
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 circular (9 mm diameter) central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decoration, in the form of chevrons and pellets enclosed in lozenges. There is a thick, 5 mm, circumferential rim. The object has a thick white patina. Diameter 36 mm, thickness 9 mm and weight 45.9 g.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 19th August 2023
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Record ID: NLM-3973FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm. Faint traces of a design including radial lines appears on one side, there is a flat area round the hole on either side, and a prominent circumferential rim marks the midpoint. The other side of the whorl bears no discernible decoration. Patinated. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.6mm, Thickness: 13.4mm, Weight: 48.52gms
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
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Record ID: CORN-26C0C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead perforated undecorated lead weight, probably a spindle whorl, of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 900-1600). The weight is biconical in form with a central circular perforation. The apex of each face is flattened and there is moulded, flattened band surrounding the circumference of the weight.  The surface of the object is undecorated and fairly smooth and is patinated creamy-brown with patches of light grey. Measurements: Diameter, 19.62mm; Diameter of Central Perforation, 6.97mm; Thickness, 15.23mm; Weight, 29.62g…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-261ADB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval to Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B dating c. AD 700-1200.The spindle whorl is flat and discoid in shape, with short vertical sides and a central circular perforation of internal diameter 10.3 mm. One side appears to be undecorated, the other appears to have inconsistent raised moulded lines. Diameter: 28.6 mm Thickness: 9.1 mm Weight: 40.46 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: NMS-260021
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval or medieval lead spindle whorl. It is sub-circular, broadly flat on both faces with broadly straight parallel sides. The upper face is decorated with a five-petalled flower motif in relief, centred on the central hole. The petals are convex at their tips and there is small sub-triangular counter-relief space between each one. The hole is is very nearly circular and of uniform diameter. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter 29.3mm. Thickness: 11.2mm. Diameter of perforation: 9.3mm. Weight: 57.2g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: NMS-24A1E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman lathe-turned bone spindle whorl, plano-convex with three concentric grooves on the upper, convex face and one groove along with a rib surrounding the central hole on the base. There is very slight ancient surface damage in two places and a tiny modern chip in one. Diameter 34mm. thickness 16.6mm, hole diameter 9 - 10mm, weight 15.98g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: NMS-24343B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval or medieval lead spindle whorl. It is sub-circular, flat underneath and gently and radially but irregularly sloping on top: convexly on one side and approximating straight elsewhere. The edge between the two faces is narrow. The perforation is close to circular and of uniform diameter. There is no obvious evidence of decoration. Lead spindle whorls seem to have been in use from the 10th to 14th centuries. Diameter 31.9mm. Thickness: 9.3mm. Diameter of perforation: 9.3mm. Weight: 45.8g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: LIN-113A45
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cast spindle whorl or weight, Roman to mediaeval in date. The object is circular, flat with a central perforation and viewed from the side is slightly wedge shaped.. Diameter: 28.96mm, Diameter central perforation : 10.11mm, Thickness varies from 8.50mm to 10.81. Weight 41.57mm. Colour Sandy/Grey.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-10AF5E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Medieval period or early Post Medieval period, about AD 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. There is a raised pellet present within most of the resulting cells. This is a common design motif. Thickness: 11.56mm Weight: 31.65g Diameter: 26.72mm Diameter of central aperture: 9.47mm Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that whorls decorated with dots are Post Medieval.…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-101339
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy perforated domed or 'bee-hive' object, possibly a spindle whorl, or a base from larger object such as a paperweight or penholder. It probably dates from AD 1200 - 1900. It does not fit obviously into Walton Rogers types. It has one flat circular face, straight sides and a domed top, with a further slope upwards round the central hole. The perforation is circular and 9mm in diameter. The object is 27.6mm in diameter, 16.2mm thick and weighs 53.88g. The lead is crazed and has a flaky surface. If it is a whorl it is probably AD 1200 - 1600, b…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0FA173
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of probable Early Medieval date, AD 500 - 850.  It has one flat face and one rounded face (Walton Rogers form A1).  The object is undecorated and uneven, with a worn and off-centre perforation of 6.5mm diameter. The object is 21.4mm in diameter, 10.3mm thick and weighs 15.41g.  Walton Rogers suggests that spindle whorls with perforations of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to middle Early Medieval (AD 500 - 850). She reports that Form A1 whorls were used from AD 500 - 1000.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0E99BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, dating from the Early Medieval or Medieval periods, about AD 850 - 1200. It is flat and discoid in form with vertical sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 9.58mm. It is 26.72mm in overall diameter and 9.25mm thick. It weighs 30.81g. Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. She dates the type as common from AD 900, but they appear from the AD 700s in York, and there is evidence for them in the 12th century in York and Wes…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0E685B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers form A1 or A2, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It is conical in form with a flat base, and has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6.24mm. It is 23.58mm in diameter and 11.54mm high. It weighs 23.73g. Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25, and are through to date from AD 500 - 1100. The size of the central perforation makes an early to mid Saxon date most likely. 
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0D8F96
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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. One face has a series of zigzag lines interspersed with raised dots. The lines form a four pointed star. The other face is less clear but also seems to be decrated with ribs and pellets. Thickness: 10.43mm Weight: 42.96g Diameter: 28.04mm Diameter of central aperture: 8.33mm Decorated bi-conical whorls found in stratified contexts in Leiceste…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LIN-D20ECC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating from the late Mediaeval period to early Post Mediaeval period, about AD 1150-1500. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. Both surfaces are moulded and decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. There is a raised pellet present within some of the resulting cells. The whorl is 29.61mm in diameter, 11.84mm thick and weighs 47.52g. The central perforation is 9.49mm diameter.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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