Record ID: LVPL-FC6FAC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1066AD – 1700AD). The weight has a diameter of 12.7mm, a thickness of 6.3mm and weighs 4.65g. The conical weight is quit worn, with one flat face and once convex face. There is a single circular perforation through the weight, with a diameter of 4.8mm. The flat face of the spindle whorl is smooth, with a cquarter cirvular indentation around the circumference of the perforation, with pitting on either side. The convex face is pitted throughout. The weight has a cream-coloured patina. Undecorated lead spindle whorls…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-FC2B66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1066AD – 1700AD). The weight has a diameter of 13.8mm, a thickness of 8.8mm and weighs 6.00g. The conical weight is quit worn, with one flat face and once convex face. There is a single circular perforation through the weight, with a diameter of 5.3mm. The flat face of the spindle whorl is smooth, but the convex face is very bumpy in contrast. The weight has a cream-coloured patina. Undecorated lead spindle whorls are particularly hard to date as they are used continually from the Roman through to the Post Medieva…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-EB9337
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 1200 - 1800. 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. Two raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.3mm in diameter, 12.5mm thick and weighs 35.8g. The perforation is 11.3mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-EB8371
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The domed surface is pitted and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 24.2mm in diameter, 10mm thick and weighs 25.6g. The perforation is 9.1mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form A2 which dates to AD 800 &ndash…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-EB7834
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The domed surface appears pitted though this may be residual decoration, while the flat surface is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.5mm in diameter, 8.9mm thick and weighs 31.1g. The perforation is 9.6mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Roger…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D40756
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Distorted decoration is visible on both faces, consisting of raised round pellets, but the details are obscured and there seems to be no fixed pattern.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 33.1mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 55.6g. The perforation is 11.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.17…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D3D28A
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring regularly spaced raised lines extending from perforation to the edge of the spindle whorl; in each created cell (except one) is a large, round pellet. The reverse is the same, but two cells contain two pellets rather than one. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.2mm in diameter, 14.5mm thick and weighs 55.4g. The perforation is 12.5mm…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D3ACA9
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are marked by raised ribs extending from the central perforation to the outer edge of the spindle whorl. Two raised dots are positioned along each line on both faces, although one face is significantly more worn than the other. The metal has a dark grey/brown patina. The spindle whorl is 34.2mm in diameter, 14.1mm thick and weighs47.9g. The perforation is 11.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as p…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D35DF4
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with nine irregularly spaced raised lines with unevenly spaced raised pellets at intervals. The reverse is marked by lines running diagonally from the outer edge to the perforation and vice versa, forming a triangular shape series, each one punctuated by a central raised pellet.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D2E94A
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side shows a concentric raised band; other side appears undecorated.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.5mm in diameter, 11.8mm thick and weighs 59.8g. The perforation is 11mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731).  Ref:  Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: NLM-D2AE1E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 12.7mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The large spindle hole size may point to an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000 Diameter: 28.1mm, Thickness: 12.2mm, Weight: 39.81gms
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D29DC7
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring six unevenly spaced diagonal lines radiating out from the central perforation, with uneven numbers of raised pellets in between. The reverse is undecorated and shows signs of wear. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.1mm in diameter,13mm thick and weighs 41.1g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per&nb…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D1E6B1
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 1200 - 1800.  The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration featuring three concentric rings of raised circular pellets. The reverse is worn but shows evidence of unevenly spaced raised lines, likely also decorative.  The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.7mm in diameter, 12.1mm thick and weighs 50.4g. The perforation is 10mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of …
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: NLM-D1909D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Small cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 5.4mm, now partly burred over on the convex side, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The spindle hole size could admit a spindle of Roman or Early Anglo-Saxon date, while the mass would make a primary use spinning a fine yarn possible. The neat finish may hint at a Roman date. Suggested date: Roman to Early Medieval, 43-700 Diameter: 18.2mm, Thickness: 9.1mm, Weight: 15.15gms
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Usselby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D07047
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 9mm. Both sides bear a moulded radial design of triangles with a prominent circumferential rim between them. Patinated and abraded. The mass may suggest a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 28.7mm, Thickness: 15.8mm, Weight: 52.69gms
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Usselby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-835E4B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone annular object, probably a domed spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type A1 dating c 600-1200.  The object is domed and almost bi-conical with one flat side and one domed. A circular aperture has been drilled through the centre measuring 5.07mm on the domed side and widening to 6.04mm on the flat side. The walls of the aperture are cylindrical and the edges of the aperture on the lower edges appear worn and rounded. The surface is buff/pale brown. Measurements: diameter: 14.55mm; thickness: 6.99mm and weight: 6.73g.  It is possible th…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-80B0E4
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 has a biconical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 6.24mm in diameter. One face presents an irregular thick rim around the perforation with small incised lines radiating from the centre. The opposite face has a thick rim around the outer edge with worn and indeterminable details in the centre. The object has a powdery dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.24mm; thickness 5.84mm; weight 21.13g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or w…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: WREX-7F8F59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1100-1500). The whorl is bi-conical with a relief moulded decoration in the form of zig-zag lines on the main body of the whorl.  There are four integral lugs evenly spaced around the outer edge of the whorl. Measurements: Width: 37.4mm; length: 37.5mm; thickness: 10.3mm; internal diameter: 10.0mm; external diameter: 20.9mm; weight: 24.28g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-57E006
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy bi-conical decorated spindle whorl of medieval to late medieval date (c. 1100 - 1500). The object has a narrow circumferential rim, both surfaces are decorated with raised moulding consisting of chevrons radiating from the centre, one surface also has pellets. The central perforation is 9 mm diameter. The spindle whorl fits Walton Rodgers class C. Diameter 26 mm, thickness12 mm and weight 38.4 g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-560FE5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast, or rather mis-cast, spindle whorl of plano-convex section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.4mm, cf. Walton Rogers form A1. An ancient scratch passes across the flat side on one side of the hole. Thinner and denser patina and encrustation have collected, the latter in more limited patches. Chipped. If ever used as a whorl, the aperture size might hint at an Anglo-Scandinavian date. However, it seems unlikely this object would have been used by any self-respecting spinster, though the thicker encrustation might have arisen from immersion as an impro…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-422BFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made from a circular cast lead medieval papal bulla of Pope Urban V (AD 1362-1370). The bulla has been deliberately defaced or reused by piercing/cutting a large circular perforation through the centre. The hole is irregular and positioned off centre, respecting the heads of Peter and Paul and the inscription above. The bulla measures 33.29mm in diameter, the central hole has a diameter of 8.82mm, 5.81mm in thickness, and weighs 35.88g.  The front of the bulla shows the name of the pope, written in the nominative, with his abbreviated title: PP: Pastor …
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bringsty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-406AC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A2. It is sub-circular, with two flat faces of different sizes, and sloping sides (conical). The central hole is 7mm diameter. Height: 10.99mm Weight: 20g Diameter: 20.35mm Form A2 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 700 - 1100. The size of the aperture suggests an early to mid Saxon date is most likely. 
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: CORN-D68DB5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead-alloy, decorated spindle whorl probably dating to the late Medieval to Post-medieval period, c. AD 1200 - 1500. It is bi-conical in cross section and circular in plan (although the outer edges are worn - giving it a sub-circular shape). It decorated with raised transverse lines which radiate from the central perforation. It is a light grey-brown in colour with some flecks of white present.  Measurements: Diameter, 32.31mm; Thickness, 14.78mm; Weight: 57.91g. There is a similar example on the PAS database reference no. LVPL-C3281D.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C35D3B
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 steep, sloped edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.58mm in diameter. The object has a pronounced circumferential mid-rib and both faces are decorated with raised chevrons. Overall, the object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.61mm; thickness 9.2mm; weight 8.76g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated …
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-C337E1
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 steep, sloped edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.38mm in diameter. The object has a pronounced circumferential mid-rib and both faces are decorated with irregular raised lines across the length of each half. Overall, the object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.53mm; thickness 14.31mm; weight 17.17g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-C3281D
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 steep, sloped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.33mm in diameter. The object has a pronounced circumferential mid-rib and both faces are decorated. One faces presents a series of raised triangles radiating from the outer edge with a raised line continuing from the point. Between each triangle a second line protrudes from the perforation. The other face presents an alternative decoration of raised lines, however the surface is to…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AD7AC8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Early Medieval date, AD 500 - 1000.  It has one flat face and one rounded face (Walton Rogers Form A1). It is 19.7mm in diameter, 9.7mm thick, and weighs 17.15g. It has a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of 4.4mm. Walton Rogers 2007 suggests that spindle whorls with small perforations are more likely to be either Iron Age or Romano British, but the A1 form does not appear to have been used in the Iron Age and Roman periods, so an early Medieval date is suggested, probably the early Saxon per…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 22nd October 2022
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Record ID: ESS-AD6692
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or posible weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1800. The object is plano-convex weight with a central sub-circular aperture. Without any more diagnostic features, it is impossible to give the object a more specific date or identification.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-6B7AAE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, 28.4mm in diameter 10.5mm thick and with a weight of 29.14g. The object is circular with a plano convex cross section and a central hole of 7mm diameter. The upper surface is decorated with a mesh(?) pattern of incised lines. Cf. Walton Rogers form A1 which is suggested to be c. AD 700-1100 AD. The relatively small aperture size is also consistent with an Anglo-Saxon date.
Created on: Friday 30th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5ADB88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B1, probably of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is flat and discoid with vertical sides. Both faces are rough, but do not appear to be decorated. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6.9mm. The external dimensions are: diameter 21.3mm and thickness 10.1mm. It weighs 27.45g. For reference see Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. Form B whorls are known from AD 700 to 1200, and the size of the central perforation makes a early …
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5AD313
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl, of  Walton Rogers form A2, probably dating from the late Early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1100. It is in the form of a truncated cone with flat surfaces top and bottom, a circular base and a large central, circular perforation of diameter 12.6mm. There is no decoration. The whorl has a mottled grey and brown patina.  Form A2 whorls are thought to date from AD 500 - 1100, but are more common from AD 700 onwards. The size of the central aperture makes a late Saxon date more likely.&…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: DENO-5ACC2F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl of medieval date (c. 1100-1500), corresponding to Walton Rogers class C. The object is sub-annular in plan with a central perforation c. 6.5 mm diameter. It has a narrow and worn circumferential rim, with sloping surfaces decorated with a series of raised mouldings comprising alternating radiating lines, pellets and possible chevrons. The metal has a cream-coloured patina. Diameter: 33.6 mm, thickness: 12 mm and weight: 51.4 g.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A5F47
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub circular perforated lead object, probably a spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval period, AD 500 - 850. The whorl is of Walton Rogers form A1, with one flat face and one convex face. It is not decorated. The object  is 19.3mm in diameter, 5.7mm thick and weighs 6.99g.  The central perforation is 8.2mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form A1 whorls date from AD 500 - 1000, but the size of the central hole makes an early to middle Saxon date more likely. 
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A548A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of probably Early Medieval date, AD 700 - 850. It is of Walton Roger's form B2, having two (fairly) flat faces and rounded sides. One face is slightly convex, while the other is slightly domed. The whorl has a white overall patina. It is not decorated. The whorl is 25.0mm in diameter, 10.5mm thick and weighs 35.85g.  The central perforation is 7.9mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that Form B2 whorls appear in York in the 700s, and are common from AD 900, with evidence of their use into the 12th century. The size of the c…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A4D07
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1550. It is circular and biconvex (Walton Rogers Form C2) and decorated on both faces.  Both faces are worn and damaged with brown concretion on both sides and in the central perforation. The wear and concretion has made it difficult to describe the decoration precisely, with only three round pellets visible and the suggestion of raised lines, with the rest of the decoration undecipherable. The whorl has a light grey overall patina. The whorl is 24.7mm in diamete…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A43C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1550. It is circular and biconvex (Walton Rogers Form C2) and decorated on both faces.  On one face appears to have radiating raised ribs in the shape of a star radiating from the central perforation.  The opposite side is less clear but appears to have raised lines radiating from the central perforation.  Worn raised lines radiate outwards from the central perforation like spokes from a wheel with evidence of raised round pellets in the segments formed by the raised lines…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-58E1D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular lead spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to the post-Medieval period, about AD 1200-1550.  The spindle whorl conforms to Walton Rogers form C2. It has two convex faces of equal size and an internal central circular perforation of  7.8mm in diameter. Each face is decorated with radiating ribs. The patina is creamy white. The whorl is 26.1mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick, and weighs 40.24g.   Standley (2016) suggests that decorated whorls date from the 13th - 16th centuries, while Walton Rogers…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-58A1B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible small, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers type B2, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is discoid in form, flat at the base and with slightly bevelled sides rising to a flat upper surface. There are no markings. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6.6mm. The whorl is 22.7mm in diameter and 4.7mm thick. It weighs 16.67g. The whorl is unusually flat and smooth, and has a reflective patina, perhaps having been recently polished. Walton Rogers suggests that form B whorls appear…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5898A3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, probably a spindle whorl of Early Medieval or Medieval date, about AD 850 - 1100. It is similar in form to whorls of Walton Rogers type A2, having a flat base and rounded, slightly angled sides, resulting in the upper face, which is also circular, being smaller in diameter than the base. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 11.7mm. The external dimensions of the whorl are: diameter 36.6mm, thickness 10.8mm and weight 74g. Form A2 whorls are known from contexts of AD 700 - 1100, but the large central aperture make a late Saxo…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-58875C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A misshapen lead spindle whorl of later Medieval or early Post Medieval date, about AD 1450 -1550. The whorl is of the bi-convex type but is distorted into an oval shape. It is decorated on both sides with a pattern of rfaised lines and dots, now distorted. The central perforation is 10.5mm long and 5.7mm wide and has, as is usual with this type of whorl, a depression in the inner wall. The whorl is is 26.6mm long, 21.8mm wide and 11.3mm thick. It weighs 30.63g. Walton Rogers cites Ivens (1995) that whorls decorated with raised dots are Post Medieval. A s…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: NLM-444893
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with rounded edges and a central moulded aperture of diameter 5.6mm, Walton Rogers form B. Patinated to a brown tint. The small spindle hole may suggest a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date for this object; a ‘bun-shaped’ form – though a term decried for its descriptive imprecision - is more likely to occur in an Anglo-Saxon context. The mass would be apt to spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Probably Early Medieval, 410-850 Diameter: 19.2mm, Thickness: 9.5mm, Weight: 21.48gms
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4355BF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
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. A notch has been removed from one side. Neither upper or lower faces display decoration. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 29.5 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.9 g (1.20 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey in colour, with…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-1CA846
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 has a biconical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.32mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised pattern of lines and circles. It is possible the decoration is intended to immitate lettering and is therefore a pseudo-script The object has a dark grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.93mm; thickness 9.05mm; weight 32.03g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not c…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-19358D
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 9.0 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 27.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 g (1.80 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-18FBBB
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 has a conical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 6mm in diameter. The surface is undecorated and has a powdery white / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.42mm; thickness 6.48mm; weight 11.3g 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 dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times t…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-18F057
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 has a conical shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.61mm in diameter. The conical face is decorated with small incised line around the outer rim. The object has a powdery light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.84mm; thickness 5.82mm; weight 27.18g 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 …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6EE69
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A2, probably of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is sub-conical in form with a flat base, curved sides and truncated apex. There is no decoration. It has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 8mm. The external dimensions are: diameter 18.5mm, height 12mm. It weighs 19g. For reference see Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. She suggets that form A2 whorls date from AD 700 - 1100, but the size of the central aperture make a early to mid …
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6CFE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, probably of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850. It is flat and discoid with curved sides. Both faces are undecorated. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 7mm. The external dimensions are: diameter 23mm and thickness 8.6mm. It weighs 31.6g. For reference see Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25. She suggetss that form B2 whorls appear in the 700s and are known into the 12th century, but the size of the central perforation is…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-47972C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast biconical lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval or post-Medieval date. Description: On one side, the whorl is decorated with simply incised zig-zag line decoration, mostly single lines, some in pairs. The central perforation is sub-square in profile and 8mm across, which may suggest a medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Measurements: Height: 10.61 mm; Weight: 12.57 g; Diameter: 16.23 mm
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-333E4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic spindle whorl probably dating to the Roman to Early Medieval period (c. AD 43-850). The object is irregular in plan and sub-trapezdoidal in section, with a circular central aperture. The object is formed from a cream-coloured fabric with a black patina in places around one side.  The object measures 61mm in length, 69mm in width and 22mm in thickness. 
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: DUR-07EBF1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl  of medieval date (c.AD1200-1500) The object is annular and truncated biconical in section, 24.9mm in diameter, 10.0mm thick and with a central perforation (9.45mm diameter). . The surfaces are a pale cream-grey-brown colour, rough, with a powdery appearance.  The surfaces on both sides are decorated with moulded raised radial ridges and raised pellets. One side (side "A") has 7 distinct radial ridges, dividing the surface into 7 approximately equal sections.  All of the sections have raised lines in an irregul…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F36519
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 1400-1600. It is bi-conical and of Walton Rogers form C2. lead Post Medieval spindle whorl.  Both surfaces have moulded decorated featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. Between two and five raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. This is a common design motif. The whorl is 31.8mm in diameter, 12.8mm thick and weighs 48.6g.  The central perforation is 10.1mm in diameter. Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995)…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F349B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, early Medieval to Post medieval, Walton Rogers form B1, perhaps dating from AD 900 - 1550. It is discoidal with two flat faces and vertical sides. One face is plain, and the other is decorated with a ring of twelve raised inward pointing triangles round the perforation. There is also triangular beading round the outer edge. The whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 13.3mm thick and weighs 52.33g.  The central perforation is 8.5mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form B1 whorls are common from AD 900 and there is evidence for them i…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: ESS-F11445
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable spindle whorl, of probable early medieval date (c.700-850). Description: The object is cylindrical with a flat underside, with some overspill, and slightly rounded sides and flat top. It has an off-centre circular perforation with a diameter of 6mm. The top has some visible decoration in the form of curved grooves running from the centre outwards.  Measurements: diameter: 24.7mm; thickness: 9.6mm; weight: 28.36 Discussion: This example fits into Walton Rogers form B2, which appears in York in the AD…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Epping Forrest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B1694B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead conical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-9F5F0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1600). It is of sub-rectangular section, with equally sized flat upper and lower surfaces and vertical sides and a central, sub-circular perforation running through the object. The whorl is decorated on one face with an octofoil in relief and three pellets between each point of the octofoil. The whorl has a dark grey patina with some small brown patches. The whorl can be categorised as Walton Rogers form B1.  Similar examples recorded on the PAS dat…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-8911B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast, small biconical spindle whorl with leaf pattern on both sides, but not continuing from one face onto the other. The illustration suggests a more globular form than the foregoing description would imply. Suggested date: probably Medieval, 1250-1400 Diameter: 23.3mm, Thickness: 16.4mm, Weight: 38.01gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-726173
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 1200 - 1800. 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 five raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.7mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Wa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: DENO-71BA2E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl or loom weight, probably of Iron Age to Roman date, (c. 300 BC - AD 400). The object is a cylindrical disc carefully formed from a fine-grained sandstone. It has a very neatly drilled central perforation, 4.5 mm diameter. Both faces are flat and smooth, without decoration. There is some chipping but the object is generally in good condition. Spindle whorls  are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) as the general form was in use for a long period. However this spindle whorl closely resembles, in material and form, oth…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-F69491
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 10mm and strongly moulded decoration on either side; one bears pairs of pellets radially arranged, and the other possibly triangular groups of three pellets. A well-defined circumferential rim marks the meeting of the two halves, and the aperture is also similarly rimmed on either side. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 29.4mm, Thickness: 12.8mm, Weight: 42.91gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-63C26E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Biconical spindle whorl, radial lines and dots. Suggested date:Post-Medieval [source record suggests Medieval], 1500-1600 Diameter: 28.5mm, Thickness: 13.6mm, Weight: 37.59gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-49EC10
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Made from shale, very worn and irregular, smallish hole. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 (source record suggests Medieval).  Diameter: 31.9mm, Thickness: 7.8mm, Weight: 5.71gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3638F7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 probably dating from the Iron Age to Roman period, about 400 BC - AD 410.  It is flat and discoid in shape with pitted and worn vertical sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2-4mm. The piece is pitted on both faces, undecorated and has an overall cream patina. Dimensions; diameter 23.5mm, thickness 5.3mm and weight 20.61g.  The internal diameter of the central penetration is 3.2mm. This type of whorl is illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007 Cloth and Clothing i…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-E06483
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, lettering on one side, floral garland and hearts on other side. Lettering does not make sense to me. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 27mm, Thickness: 14.3mm, Weight: 45.47gms
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-CEC069
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
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 9.6 mm. Both sides appear to be decorated with pseudo-runes, these are more obvious on one side than the other.  Diameter: 29.9 mm Thickness: 4.3 mm Weight: 24.51 g
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinoulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CE9881
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. 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. Four raised pellets are present within each resulting cell on one surface, while the other has varying numbers of raised pellets in each cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.6mm in diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 27.3g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter suggesting …
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-C9AFC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl. Spindle whorl, dots and lines on both sides. Suggested date: Early Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 [original record suggests medieval date]. Diameter: 30.8mm, Thickness: 10.5mm, Weight: 33.27gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-BA8F8E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead probable spindle whorl. Decorated on only one face; fat disc, crudely decorated on one side only. The decoration recalls that of biconical whorls though the form might point to a slightly earlier date. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500 Diameter: 25.2mm, Thickness: 9.0mm, Weight: 35.57gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-4FAF8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complwte lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in plan with a flat faces and edge, it has a central perforation measuring 6.93mm. One face is decorated with a large raised square that covers the central aperture. The corners of the square overlap each other to form small crosses. At the mid point of each side of the square is a further line that spans to the edge of the object. The other face is flat and undecorated. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5mm; thickness 6…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D70A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probaly lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is conical in section and irregular, but almost circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The sides and central perforation are heavily damaged.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D6A2C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is D-shaped in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 4.8mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D66C0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is D-shaped in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 4.9mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D5A24
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is square in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 8.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D5167
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 5.5mm in diameter on the top and 10.3mm in diameter on the bottom.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D4EED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 8.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4D4941
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl of Roman or Medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex in section and circular in plan. It has a central circular perforation. The perforation is approx. 6.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-4C6DEC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead/ lead alloy spindle whorl likely dating from the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The item has a biconvex shape with round edges and a central hole measuring 10mm in diameter. Both sides are decorated with dot and line pattern with one side showing a roughly cruciform pattern with dots in the surrounding spaces. The opposing face is decorated with irregular line patterns.  A cream/white patina covers the entirety of the item. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. O…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-22C677
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A leady alloy spindle whorl of early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 600-1500). The whorl has a biconical body with a central sub circular aperture (9.78mm diameter). The top surface is decorated with what appears to be runic or pseudo-runic characters, and thus may be an imitation of script rather than a genuine inscription. The bottom surface is decorated with raised, curved lines radiating out from the centre, creating a swirling pattern. The whorl has a dark grey patina. Decorated lead alloy spindle whorls are hard to date without further archaeological context. Lead whorls have bee…
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-114DB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead decorated spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, dating from Medieval period, AD 1200 - 1550. It is thin and flat with a large central circular aperture of 10mm diameter. One face is decorated with radiating ribs alternating with large domed pellets. Thickness: 4.8mm Weight: 21.51g Diameter: 29.73mm Form B2 whorls are common from AD 900, and the size of the central aperture also suggests a date after AD 850, but the decoration is more common on Medieval whorls. Standley (2016) suggests that decorated whorls date from AD 1200 - 1550.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-0E89AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of discoidal form with two flat faces of equal size and curved sides (Walton Rogers Form B2). It is undecorated. The size of the aperture in this example, 4.9mm in diameter, suggests a date in the Iron Age or Roman period, about 400 BC-AD 410. The curved sides are thinner along part of the circumference and there is a slightly convex centre on one face. The reverse is flat. It has a well-developed cream patina.  Dimensions: diameter 16.8mm, thickness 2.9mm, diameter of perforation 4.9mm, and weight of 6.1g. T…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-00A7E7
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 early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in plan has a biconical section with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.79mm in diameter. Each face is worn with moulded lettering. Two very similar spindle whorls have been recorded from the same Parish so it is possible that each of the objects belonged to the same person. (LVPL-781838 and LVPL-2129B1). Dimensions: Diameter 29.39mm; thickness 8.82mm; weight 28.47g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights …
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: NLM-BCCECD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl, as kindly suggested by the finder. Cast plano-convex disc with a moulded central aperture of diameter 8.6mm. On one side – the upper as illustrated – the hole is surrounded by moulded concentric rings with a billeted outer order between them. An angled rim is similarly billeted. The other side bears three straight bars on three sides of the hole against a field of finely spaced radial lines, with moulded serrations framing all. If not a whorl - its decoration is unique amongst the many biconvex lead whorls recorded by this reporter - the object …
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Willingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-93D68B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early Post-Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1600. It is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. There is no visible decoration on either side. The top is domed and the base is flat.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-93548E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
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: 26.9 mm Thickness: 13.6 mm Weight: 58.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinoulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3AC548
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early Medieval date c.AD 500 - c.1000. Description: The undecorated spindle whorl is quite flattened in form. It has a central hole which has a diameter of about 10mm. This spindle whorl is off-white in colour and the surface is cracked overall with areas of exfoliation. Measurements: 30.20mm diameter, 3.65mm thick and 15.74g in weight.
Created on: Friday 29th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
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Record ID: LIN-287E8B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval to post-medieval spindle whorl c.AD 1150-1500 The spindle whorl is circular in cross-section and bi-conical with flat upper and lower sides. The decoration is very worn, on one side there are traces of equidistant raised lines terminating in a pellet radiate from the centre. The other side has a repeated motif of two pellets in a longitudinal row. Very worn. Diamter: 29.64 mm; Height: 15.51 mm; Weight: 54.00g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-273D97
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object can divided into two elements; the centre piece is biconical with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.05mm. Both sides are decorated with raised, thin, horizontal lines. Integral to the centre are four spokes, positioned at an equal distance apart that connect to a rounded satellite ring the encompasses the central element. There is negative space between the centre of the object and the ring. The ring is tubular and undecorated. The surface has a powder…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-272AFD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object can divided into two elements; the centre piece is biconical with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.19mm. Both sides are decorated with raised zig-zag lines. Integral to the centre are four spokes, positioned at an equal distance apart that connect to a rounded satellite ring the encompasses the central element. The ring is tubular with three raised longitudinal lines in each of the four sections. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: D…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-261EAB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 10.3 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with a repeating pattern of ribs in light relief forming a zig zag pattern.There is a semi circular notch in the outer edge, possibly damage from the plough soil. The surface of the spindle whorl is cream to grey in colour . There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-16C0FC) was discovered in th…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-FEE628
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of uncertain date, likely a spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval (AD 1100-1800). The weight is biconical, with a diameter of 32.55mm. There is a central, circular apercture (7.36mm diameter), with a raised rim around it on both sides, though there are chips. There is a raised rim around the edge of the object. It is fairly symmetrical and has a brownish white patina with some dull grey sections.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: BH-FC526D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy Medieval spindle whorl dating to the period AD 1200-1500. The spindle whorl is biconical in shape with a vertically aligned central circular perforation extending through the centre. Both faces are decorated with a raised pattern of alternating lines and triangles. The surfaces have light grey / cream patination. The spindle whorl measures 28mm in diameter, 7mm in thickness and weighs 37 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: DOR-EB63ED
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is biconical with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. There is no visible decoration on either side. Date: Medieval to early Post-Medieval: c.1200 - 1600 Diameter: 23.95 mm,  central moulded aperture: 7.90 mm Weight: 35.70 g  
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-918D65
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 has a shallow biconical shape and a large central perforation measuring 7.95mm in diameter. One face presents an indistinguishable worn, raised pattern.The opposite face is slightly flatter with a raised rim around the centre perforation. Theobject has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.95mm; thickness 8.08mm; weight 27.55g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of t…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2022
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Record ID: LIN-58DCEE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval to post-medieval spindle whorl, dating to c.AD 1250-1500. The object has a low biconical form, flat on the upper and lower sides, with a central circular hole. No decoration.Greyish-white patina. Diameter:25.35 mm; Height: 10.97 mm; Weight: 33.80g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: SF-526F2B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to post-medieval lead spindle whorl. It has a flat base and convex upper surface. There is a central circular hole, 8.89mm in diameter. There scratches, marks and a raised pellet on the curved upper surface, although these do not appear to form a distinct pattern. The metal survives in good condition. Undecorated spindle whorls were in use from the Roman to post-medieval period. The small diameter of the hole may indicate a date towards the earlier of this chronology. Diameter: 32.06mm, thickness: 10.40mm, weight: 48.26g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham Bulbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F2FD19
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of the Medieval to Post medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1550. It is of Walton Rogers form C2, and is biconical. Both faces are decorated with a series of pellets intersected by a series of raised ridges radiating from the central perforation. The pellets are generally intersected in groups of three. The whorl has a brown/grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.6 mm, diameter of hole 9.9 mm, height 9.9 mm, weight 28.34 g. Though C2 whorls are known from the Iron Age onwards, Walton Rogers cites Ivens et al (1995) that whorls decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F2C87C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probable spindle whorl of Early Medieval date, about AD 700 - 850, of Walton Rogers form A2. It is sub-circular, with two flat faces of different sizes. The central hole is 6.6mm diameter, though a little distorted on the smaller face. It is 18.3mm long, 16.6mm wide and 9.8mm thick. 14.4g. Walton Rogers suggests that Form A2 whorls date from AD 700 - 100, while those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-DA217A
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. It is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section with some minor wear on the edges and round the central hole. There is no visible decoration on either side. Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 33 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C24EEA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It has one flat face and round convex face. There is no decoration and it has a central hole of 7.8mm diameter. Form A1 whorls are suggested to date from AD 500 - 1000, while those with a central aperture diameter of 6-9mm are thought to be early to mid Saxon. Thickness: 6.43mm Weight: 13.68g Diameter: 21.32mm Diameter of central aperture: 7.77g
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Sunday 27th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C19653
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Early Medieval to Medieval, AD 850 - 1200. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, having two flat faces and vertical sides (discoidal). One face is slightly hollow. Form B1 whorls were used from the Iron Age, but the large central hole suggests a date from the late Saxon period onwards is more likely.  Thickness: 7.12mm Weight: 33.53g Diameter: 30.12mm Diameter of central aperture: 11.44
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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