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Record ID: LVPL-A7EDE5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Probable lead spindle whorl. Off-centre hole 8mm diameter. Slightly convex in section.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LVPL-4B49E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and is conical. The central perforation has a diameter of 9mm at the base but is damaged and slightly distorted at the top. The object is slightly damaged and is patinated overall. The object measures 26mm in diameter, is 12mm thick and weighs 40.5g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarvin', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-74856C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A spindle whorl with one flat face, and one slightly domed face. The object has a pale cream patina with light brown specks. The hole in the centre has a diameter of 9mm.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-796372
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and biconical with a large circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9.36mm. One face is decorated with a series of moulded lines. The opposite face decorated with eight radiating lines. Between the lines are irregular raised pellets in groups of 2, 3, 4 and 5. There is a raised border surrounding the internal perforation and the outer edge of the object. The object has a mid brown patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been foun…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7B55C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and biconical with a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 6.99mm. Each face is decorated with moulded lines in the form of a star. Three raised pellets decorate the void between each point of the star while a single pellet decorates the object within each point of the star. There is a raised border surrounding the internal perforation and the outer edge of the object. The object has a mid brown patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7B5F56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and slightly conical. It has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8.23mm. The upper face is decorated with a moulded four point star. The lower face is undecorated. The object has a light white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7B67C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. It has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9.20mm. The upper face is decorated with a moulded five pointed star and is surrounded by a slightly raised circumferential border. The lower face is undecorated however has two irregular indentations which may be casting flaws. The object has a mid-white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7B78A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. It has a large regular central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8.25mm. One face is decorated with a multi-pointed starburst pattern which is worn. Between the points of the star occasional pellets are visible. The opposite face is decorated with a series of worn linear mouldings radiating outwards from the perforation. The object has a mid-white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been foun…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-AABBA5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete stone spindle whorl or weight dating from c. AD43 - 1100. The object is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is covered with striations and scratches but does not appear to be decorated. One edge of the object is thinner due to wear measuring 4mm thick. The opposite edge measures 5.5mm thick. Dimensions: 35mm in diameter, 5.5mm thick, 12.7g Other examples of stone spindle whorls which have been recorded on the PAS database include BUC-3BBC64, GAT-2277ED…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-5162F7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and conical. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation. The object is undecorated and has been crudely made. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500. It has a mid white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-50FBC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The object has an irregular central perforation and the outer edges are uneven. There is no visible decoration on either surface, both of which are worn. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-511392
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-oval in plan and conical. The object has an irregular central perforation and all surfaces are uneven. The spindle whorl is undecorated and quite crudely made. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-512B15
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-oval in plan and conical. The object has an irregular central perforation and all surfaces are uneven. The spindle whorl is undecorated and quite crudely made. One edge of the internal perforation has been damaged. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500. It has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-513651
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. There is no visible decoration on either surface. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500. It has a brownish grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-514712
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. There is no visible decoration on either surface. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500. It has a brownish grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7BF8A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a large central circular perforation. The object is undecorated and has a light white patina. Weights and spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-7C7476
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is sub-circular in plan. The object has a large central circular perforation. One side of the object is 12.50mm thick while the opposite side is only 3.17mm thick. The object has a mid-white patina and has been crudely made. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-D87CA7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl probably dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. The object is very worn and no decoration is visible. It has a light brown patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500.
Created on: Monday 26th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Collingham', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-04A0E6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and slightly biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. Wide grooves radiate out from the perforation on one surface. The other surface is decorated with flattened pellets. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500.
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Budworth', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-04BC91
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and biconical in shape. It has a very large central circular perforation which measures 11mm in diameter. Both surfaces are decorated with moulded cross-hatching. The decoration is worn and crude. The object has a yellowish white patina and shows signs of wear. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1000-1500.
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Budworth', grid reference and parish protected.


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