Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
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 with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
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 has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6080F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 central perforation measuring 8.9mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to have been decorated. One face presents a large riased line that bisects through the centre. The opposite face is worn with possible cross hatch decoration. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; width 8.8mm; weight 26.64g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not com…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-606E14
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 is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised interlaced rope design. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.7mm; width 9.1mm; weight 14.9g 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 th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5C5E18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface but are decorated; one face presents a raised esign of zig-zag lines that cover the width between the face and the perforation, with a pellet between each line. The opposite face presents raised lines from the perforation to the edge. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.4mm; width 6.9mm; weight 30g Decor…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4C21EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, flat sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.75mm in diameter, 9.36mm thick and weighs 47.65g. The perforation is 10.19mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to Medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4C0A4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 28.0mm, Thickness 7.3mm, Weight 27.24g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4BF606
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm, Thickness 6.9mm, Weight 28.50g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST 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 shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines. Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-366B6E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 9.1mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface. One face appears decorated with raised traverse lines with single pellets in between. The object has a grey / dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.2mm; width 7.2mm; weight 17.02g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.