Record ID: YORYM-827DC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.19mm in diameter, 10.78mm thick and weighs 29.41g. The perforation is 10.06mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fit…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87D4B0
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 A2. The spindle whorl is shaved bi-conical (asymmetrical) with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The design appears to contain small rectangular cells on the faces and exterior edges. The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.32mm in diameter, 10.79mm thick and weighs 44.18g. The perforation is 10.86mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CAA08C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
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. It is decorated on both sides with irregularly spaced and oriented raised lines and pellets. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walt…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-91CD18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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. It appears undecorated. The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 32.7mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 54.5g. The perforation is 10.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8E9427
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9453B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy 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 is decorated raised lines diagonally radiating from the perforation to the outer edge forming triangular cells along the interior and exterior edges. All but two of the resulting cells have a single raised pellets within. Some damage is present on this side. The radiating lines are replicated on the other side of the whorl. Only the interior cells feature the single pellet within. The metal…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-70F97E
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. It is undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is in fair condition. The spindle whorl is 28.2mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 46.2g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Roger…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DF96D8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead 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, rounded 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 23.1mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 16.3g. The perforation is 6.5mm 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, 1997, …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DF8E76
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 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, rounded 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 22.2mm in diameter, 5.2mm thick and weighs 11.6g. The perforation is 8.8mm 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, 1997, …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DF7394
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible 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. The object as irregular edges and a recessed base. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.7mm in diameter, 10.5mm thick and weighs 25.8g. The perforation is 8.4mm 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 Rogers Form A1, which dat…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-634AA6
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 raised moulded decoration featuring raised lines radiating from the perforation. Two or three raised pellets are present within each of the resulting seven (7) cells. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.2mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 26.3g. The perforation is 10.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per th…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-8D7B6E
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 raised moulded decoration. One side has raised lines radiating from the perforation. A central pellet is present within each resulting seven (7) cell. The other side also has raised lines radiating from the perforation. These are closer together and each of the twelve (12) cells has two pellets within. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8m…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-54F1D5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
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 plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The spindle whorl has an irregular domed surface which may have been decorated though is now to worn to be determined. The metal has a mid-brown/grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.6mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 54g. The perforation is 9.8mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997,…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B08D5D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 10mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 10mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-70069E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decoration featuring raised lines and pellets. The object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.8mm in diameter, 11.6mm thick and weighs 30.2g. The perforation is 10.3mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4C6962
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 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, rounded sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mi-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.7mm in diameter, 6.4mm thick and weighs 27.4g. The perforation is 4.7mm 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, 1997, p.1…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B81933
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 slightly bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface has moulded decoration in the form of a forward-facing bird, wings to the side and head turned to the left (when viewed). Possibly and eagle. The reverse is undecorated. The metal has a mid-yellow patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 34.2mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick and weighs 39.4g. The perforation is 9.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicke…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3AAE82
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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 plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The upper domed surface has an irregular top. The spindle whorl appears undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.3mm in diameter, 10.6mm thick and weighs 44.1g. The perforation is 9.6mm 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…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3A85EF
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, on featuring a continues leaf and vine design, the other intersecting transverse lines creating lozenge cells. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.5mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 45.4g. The perforation is 6.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-17513B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 circular with flat facets to the upper and lower surfaces and rounded edges. It has a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.5mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 35.8g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E97080
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 44.79mm in diameter, 12.95mm thick and weighs 94g. The perforation is 10.33mm 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 Rogers …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E95611
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decoration featuring seven regularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation which form cells containing three pellets each. The metal has a light grey/cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.62mm in diameter, 10.87mm thick and weighs 41.28g. The perforation is 9.04mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles o…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E9437B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decoration although they are very worn. Both surfaces features irregularly positioned pellets. The metal has a light grey/cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.67mm in diameter, 10.58mm thick and weighs 34.68g. The perforation is 9.84mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E9327A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decoration. One surface features irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. The other surface features these same raised lines within which sit irregularly positioned pellets. A hole is present on this surface which extends into the perforation interior. The metal has a light cream patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.07mm …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-938C46
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 circular with flat facets to the upper and lower surfaces and rounded edges. It has a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 22.4mm in diameter, 9.9mm thick and weighs 25.7g. The perforation is 9.2mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-54CA9D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
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 decoration. One surface features irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation along with irregularly positioned pellets. The other surface features moulded cross-hatching and pellets joined by raised lines. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.53mm in diameter, 11.46mm thick and weighs 44.14g. …
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-6A6458
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decoration featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. On one surface roughly half of these raised lines split into three lines to extend to the surface edge; on the other surface, all the lines split in a similar fashion. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.27mm in diameter, 13.63mm thick a…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D73817
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated with grooves radiating to and from the perforation which forms triangular cells containing pellets. The other side is more worn and displays irregularly positioned pellets which may have been contained in cells. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.52mm in diameter, 10.55mm thick and weighs 27.24g. The perforation is 10.11mm in diameter. Lead spind…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D70AE0
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation to the outer edge. Six of the eight resulting cells have three raised pellets within, one has two raised pellets and the last contains none. The other side displays a variety of raised shapes including a cross, a ringed cross, a semicircle divided into three cells and many pellets and annulets in varying sizes. …
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-99A039
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. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 6.8mm thick and weighs 25.6g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, 1997…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C97517
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B2. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, rounded sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 24.7mm in diameter, 8.4mm thick and weighs 31.6g. The perforation is 6.1mm 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, 1997,…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C8E7D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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. Three raised pellets are present within each cell. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.1mm in diameter, 15.6mm thick and weighs 52.2g. The perforation is 7.3mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this perio…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CDFBE9
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. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 33mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 65.8g. The perforation is 8.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Rogers, 1997,…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BAC597
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. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded grooves radiating from the perforation to the bordered surface edge.One side of the object is damaged with a cut across the surface which is likely to represent plough damage. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.54mm in diameter, 12.08mm thick and weighs 38.01g. The perforation is 9.39mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A41E4D
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. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have moulded decoration. One features irregularly spaced raised lines, crosses and a pellet within a sub-circular ring. The other surface is decorated with irregularly spaced grooves radiating from the perforation to the bordered surface edge. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.32mm in diameter, 13.07mm thick and weighs 44.…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C1C061
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible 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. The spindle whorl appears undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 36.1mm in diameter, 8.1mm thick and weighs 36.8g. The perforation is 10.2mm 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 Rogers Form A1, with one flat and one rounded surface, whic…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 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: 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: 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: 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: YORYM-BE0A19
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. 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. A single pellet is irregularly present within resulting cells. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.84mm in diameter, 15.75mm thick and weighs 57.30g. The perforation is 9.44mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spind…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3F1702
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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 eight irregularly spaced raised lines with unevenly spaced raised pellets at intervals. The reverse is more worn which makes further identification of decoration difficult. It appears that the reverse was also decorated with unevenly spaced pellets although any possible raised line decoration was either not present or has worn away. An area from the edge of the spindle whorl, approximately 6.6m…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-132466
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The upper domed surface has a flattened top. The spindle whorl appears undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 51.7g. The perforation is 10.1mm 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 Rogers Form A…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-131904
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a central perforation running through it. The upper domed surface has a slightly flattened top. The sides appear pitted though this may be residual decoration, while the flat surface is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.8mm in diameter, 11.4mm thick and weighs 43.1g. The perforation is 11mm in diameter suggesting a late Early-Medieval to medieval date as per the spindles of this period (Wa…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-12F85F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. A single raised pellet is present within each cell. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 23.9mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 26.3g. The perforation is 10.3mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this pe…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-12E98A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 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 26.9mm in diameter, 13.9mm thick and weighs 42.1g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Wa…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-805571
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and features decoration on both sides. One form of decoration is raised lines radiating from the outer edge to the central perforation of the spindle whorl, while the reverse is divided into four cells by similarly raised lines, each one containing either three or four raised dots. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The central perforation is 9mm in diameter. The entire object is 28.2mm in diameter, 11.4mm in thickne…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DD408E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
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 featuring irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation. One side has two to three raised pellets within each resulting cell, the other has one pellet within each cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.9mm in diameter, 8.5mm thick and weighs 31.8g. The perforation is 10.1mm in diameter suggesting …
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DD2761
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
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 featuring irregularly spaced and oriented raised lines radiating from the perforation. Two to three 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, 9.7mm thick and weighs 27.5g. The perforation is 8.1mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the …
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D31D22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical and features decoration in the form of raised lines radiating from the central perforation to the edge of the spindle. These lines form cells filled with a varying number of raised dots. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The entire object is 30mm in diameter, 10.6mm in thickness, and weighs 37.2g. The perforation is 9.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this perio…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-1E2E7C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 and features decoration in the form of raised lines on both faces, which radiate from the central perforation to the outer edge of the spindle whorl. On at least one of the faces, there is also a pattern of raised dots' this may have existed on the other face but been worn away. The entire object has a white/grey patina. The entire object is 28.8mm in diameter, 11.9mm in thickness, and weighs 37g.   The perforation is 11mm in diam…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4D445E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular with a flat base and irregular top and a central perforation running through it. No decoration is present. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 25.4mm diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 28.5g. The perforation is 9.2mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that t…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-25545C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. 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. Two to three raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.1mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 36.6g. The perforation is 9.1mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of th…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
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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: 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: 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: 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: YORYM-F22AA7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 very worn though faint traces of raised pellets can be determined. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.83mm in diameter, 12.36mm thick and weighs 42.21g.
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-CCA919
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 worn and are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced an oriented raised lines extending from the central perforation to the outer edge. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.71mm in diameter, 18.28mm thick and weighs 56.3g.
Created on: Friday 18th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3C1C76
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 worn and appear undecorated. A deep gouge is present into the perforation to one side of the object. The metal has a light yellow/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 21.9mm in diameter, 10.4mm thick and weighs 17.9g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P., 1…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3C06D7
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. Three raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.5mm in diameter, 12.2mm thick and weighs 41.5g. The perforation is 8.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-BC8978
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. Three raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.3mm in diameter, 12.9mm thick and weighs 39.9g. The perforation is 9.2mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 199…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-96984E
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. One surface has irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation crossed by transverse raised lines and a varying numbers of raised pellets present within each resulting cell. The other surface features raised lines forming irregular triangles with irregularly spaced pellets. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.6mm in diameter, 1…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-EF71EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces bear traces of moulded decoration though it is now too worn to accurately determine. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 30.7mm diameter, 8.7mm thick and weighs 49.6g. The perforation is 10.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common meta…
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2C7614
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The object is 24.9mm diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 30.2g. The perforation is 7mm in diameter. Walton Rogers (1997, p.1731) suggests Roman spindle whorls have a diameter of between 4-8mm while the diameter of Early-Medieval to medieval spindles is in the range of 9-11mm to fit the thicker spindles of this period. Lead objec…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-013282
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 worn and appear undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.4mm in diameter, 17.9mm thick and weighs 41.8g. The perforation is 8.5mm 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 Coppergate (The Archaeology of York: The Small…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-86D852
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decorated with irregularly spaced raise lines radiating from the perforation. Varying numbers of raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a dark grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.7mm in diameter, 14mm thick and weighs 48.5g. The perforation is 9.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-86CD17
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decorated with irregularly spaced raise lines radiating from the perforation. Varying numbers of raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.9mm in diameter, 12.6mm thick and weighs 36g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-86B18A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 decorated with irregularly spaced raise lines radiating from the perforation. Varying numbers of raised pellets are present within each resulting cell. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.4mm in diameter, 9.7mm thick and weighs 27.7g. The perforation is 10.4mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997,…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-750049
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 are worn though traces of raised pellet decoration can be seen on one side. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.4mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 34.2g. The perforation is 8.8mm 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 Co…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-B93765
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a flat top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.4mm diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 22.3g. The perforation is 8.1mm in diameter which suggests a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavate…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-25E582
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a reused piece of greyware ceramic and is circular with a central perforation running through it. The edges are slightly beveled. The object is 37.1mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 14.6mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-AE03DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of 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 a five pointed star formed of raised moulded lines arranged around the perforation. Each interior and exterior angle of the star holds a single raised pellet. The other side is decorated with an eight pointed star, also formed of raised moulded lines arranged around the perforation. Each point of the star has a raised pellet set upon it as well as one in each exterior angle. The metal has a li…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-AAAC0F
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One surface is decorated with moulded of irregularly spaced raised lines joined by shorter transverse raised lines at varying angles. The other surface bears a rose like design featuring a series of double arched petals. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.8mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 29.9g. The perforation is 6.7mm in diameter which is more consistent with a Roman spindl…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-173E1C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead-alloy 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. It is decorated on one face with a running zig-zaged motif, with a single pellet in each triangle. The opposite face is decorated with longitudinal, radial lines with a single pellet in each reaulting sub-square cell. There is a raised, plain rib at the cirucmferential edge. Both faces are worn, one is strongy abraded. The metal has a pale white and dark grey patina and is worn throughout. Diameter: 31.7mm, diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-DD1672
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy 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 decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines. Each resulting cell houses a two or three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.8mm in diameter, 13.2mm thick and weighs 46.1g. The perforation is 9.6mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Roger…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F73CE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. ad 43-410). The whorl is cylindrical in shape with a flattish base and rounded top. There is a central perforation which runs through the length of the whorl. The base is slightly concave with some material missing, it is unclear if this is intentional or a casting error. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a light greyish patina. The spindle whorl is 15mm in diameter at the base, 11.8mm thick and weighs 12g. The internal diameter is 4.1g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F4E64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. ad 43-410). The whorl is plano-convex in shape with a flat circular base and a central perforation. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown patina. The spindle whorl is 26mm in diameter at the base, 7.4mm thick and weighs 30g. The internal diameter of the perforation is 6.6mm. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while und…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F3516
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The whorl is flat and circular in shape, with a central squared perforation. One surface is flat, whilst the reverse is sloped with one corner higher than the opposite. The surface is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is heavily worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 17.8mm in diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 13.4. The inner diameter of the spindle whorl is 6.1mm. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any cert…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0E77C8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. AD 43- 410). The weight is conical in shape with a circular flat base and a central perforation running through. The spindle whorl is undecorated with the exception of a single groove on the outer edge and slightly into the perforation, most likely the result of a casting error. There is a second circular groove on the base circumferencing the perforation. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 19.6mm in diameter at the base, 10.2mm thick and weighs 20.3g. The perforation is 7.8mm…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0E4767
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The weight is conical in shape with a circular flat base and a central perforation running through. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 24.2mm in diameter at the base, 9.7mm thick and weighs 25.3g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to th…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0E21A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The weight is flat and circular in shape with a central perforation running through it and a break through one edge. One face of the spindle whorl is flat and the reverse is slightly convex in form. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 24.3mm in diameter, 5.3mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 9.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-FD173C
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines. Each resulting cell houses a two or three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.5mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 23.4g. The perforation is 10.2mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rog…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-FCFF8D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top and a central perforation running through it. The domed surface is decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines radiating outward from the perforation. Each resulting cell houses a single raised pellet. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 21.7mm in diameter, 6.2mm thick and weighs 8.9g. The perforation is 7.7mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the pos…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-A8E893
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in section, with an off-centre perforation running through it. Both sides are undecorated. The surfaces appear rough and with concretions and pitting present. The metal has beige/ mid-grey patina. The spindle whorl is 32.1mm in diameter, and the inner diameter of the perforation is 12mm. The whorl is 10.3mm thick and weighs 55.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-C3D233
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of irregularly spaced raised lines. Each resulting cell houses a single raised pellet. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.9mm in diameter, 12.2mm thick and weighs 10.1g. The perforation is 24.8mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P.…
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0589C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or spindle whorl of possible Iron Age to Roman date, c.50 BC - AD 410. The object is circular with a flat top and domed base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina with a pitted surface. The object is 19.3mm in diameter, 12.9mm thick and weighs 25.6g. The perforation is 6.3mm in diameter suggesting an Iron Age to Roman date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Ref: Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Copp…
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-054931
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Early Medieval date (c. AD 950-1150). The object is circular with a flat top and base and rounded edges. A perforation runs through the centre. On one face there are lighter marks on the surface and one worn thin line or groove that runs from the central perforation to the outer edge. This groove is polished smooth and most likely comes from the use of the object demonstrating where it was tied to another object. The metal is a mid-grey, light brown colour. The object is 31.2mm in diameter, 13.1mm thick and weighs 81.8g. An ide…
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-868BC0
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated with has irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation to the outer edge. Two of the resulting cells have a raised X within and all other cells have three raised pellets. The other side displays a variety of raised shapes including an X, two interlinked chevrons and a cross along with raised radiating lines and pellets. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spi…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-22C63F
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 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side is decorated with a series of irregularly sized and spaced pellets while the other has irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the perforation to the outer edge. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30.1mm in diameter, 12.5mm thick and weighs 44.2g. The perforation is 9.9mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medi…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-F89CBD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead-alloy 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. It is undecorated. Approximately a quarter of the body is missing. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn throughout. The spindle whorl measures 29.2mm in diameter, 16.0mm in thickness, has an internal diameter of 9.3mm and weighs 25.4g Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are though…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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