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Record ID: PUBLIC-FB2544
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It has a domed top and flat base with a tapering circular hole running through the centre. It is 27.0mm in diameter, 8.0mm tall with a hole 11.0mm in diameter at the base and 8.0mm at the top and weighs 26.6 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2010
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CEAEC5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It has a domed top and flat base with a tapering circular hole running through the centre. It is 28.0mm in diameter, 10.5mm tall with a hole 9.8mm in diameter at the base and 6.9mm at the top and weighs 37.83 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D0474
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Roman to Medieval .The spindle-whorl is near circular (with a diameter of 34.4mm) and of sub-rectangular section (with a thickness of 9.3mm) with some damage to the edge. There is slight curvature on both faces (one face is convex and the other concave), suggesting the spindle-whorl is made on a body sherd of a large vessel. The central aperture is circular with parallel straight sides (8.0mm). The pottery fabric is well fired and coarse with quartz inclusions. The pottery may be of Roman or medieval date. The whorl has a weight o…
Created on: Friday 8th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7E36F1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Stone spindle-whorl of uncertain date, Roman to early Post Medieval, c. 100 - 1700 The comparatively regular and circular spindle-whorl (of 34.9 - 35.8mm diameter and weighing 18.0g) is made from a coarse-grained, micaeous sandstone, now with polished surfaces. The spindle-whorl is of sub-rectangular section (7.9-8.4mm thick) with slightly flat faces. The perforation is central and is circular (5.0mm diameter) with straight parallel sides. There is little surviving evidence of decoration on the worn faces, although a single incised line bisecting one face is discernible and may be d…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6223B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead spindle whorl which is discoidal, with a rounded edge and almost flat faces. This lead whorl is roughly cast and is not quite circular being 30.03mm across its widest diameter and 25.99mm across its smaller diameter. The hole is slightly off centre and is 9.80mm diameter, one side of the weight is flat and the other side is slightly domed and is 8.7mm thick. The surface is rough with no sign of decoration. The dating of lead spindle whorls is problematic, as similar examples have been found in contexts that span the period from Roman to late medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F912A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small light grey spindle whorl measuring 17.26mm diameter x 10.99mm thick and weighing 14 grams. It is flat on one face and domed on the other and is not decorated. It has a central hole that tapers from 5.16mm to 4.52mm in diameter. Precise dating of lead spindle whorls of this type is not possible, unless from a secure context. Whorls first appear around the Iron Age but were used right through to Medieval and later periods, when they were at their most popular. This shape is known to have been used in the Early Medieval period (see page 25 of Walton Rodgers, 2007). Refer …
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0067E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Small and crude lead weight or spindle whorl which appears to have the small central circular hole punched through rather than cast. The shape is irregular when laid flat, sub-square or sub-circular, with some edges curved and others nearly straight. It measures 16-17.5mm across. The top surface has a raised edge running around 75% of the diameter. The underside has a rim around the central hole as if it has been punched through from the opposite side. It is a tan or mid brown colour. Thickness 5.82mm, central hole 3.01mm in diameter, weight 10.0g. Similar examples can be found fro…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-53C46C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A B1 type cast lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date, probably early medieval to post medieval, about AD 400 - 1600. Central hole measuring 6.67mm in diameter. It is slightly elongated and measures 25.82mm x 27.33 in diameter and 4.92mm thick. Both sides have a stamped annulet design with 15 circles on one side and 16 circles on the other. One of the circles extends out of the edge. It weighs 19.3gms. The whorl has a white patina. No close comparisons have been found on the database. The classification is from Walton Rogers (2007), page 25.
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A3460D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast Lead alloy Spindle Whorl of probable Early Medieval to Post Medieval date, perhaps AD 500 onwards. It is small in size measuring 18.77mm diameter with an aperture diameter of 7.9mm. Weight 17.3mm, thickness 8.3mm. The whorl is of Coppergate form A2 (Walton Rogers (2007), page 25), having two flat faces of unequal size. The side walls are flattened in places and are only angled very slightly. It has been difficult to find a comparable example but SWYOR-64F403 and NLM-E377E7 looks similar in shape but not size.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A43BAC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probable Spindle Whorl of Coppergate Type B1 possibly of the Iron Age or Roman period, dating from 800 BC - AD 410. Size: diameter 27.30mm, aperture 4.10mm, Weight 37.5mm and Thickness 7.51mm. The whorl is flat and discoidal. The side walls are flattened in places. The aperture is slightly 'off centre' and has a raised rim on one side. Walton Rogers (2007), page 25, notes that this shape of whorl originates in the Iron Age, though it's use continues through to the Post medieval period. However, there is some suggestion that a central aperture of 4-8mm is more common …
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-007AA6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Published
Small and crude lead weight or spindle whorl, flattish and sub-circular with the rounded central hole offset from the middle. The thickness varies across the whorl, and because it is very thin, it has been slightly twisted so one edge is raised from the surface when laid flat. There is also a small pinch of lead poking out from one edge where the weight has been damaged. Diameter 22mm, thickness 1-5-4.5mm, weight 8.4g. Similar examples can be found from the Roman to the post-medieval period.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-13D4E5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A simple, circular, lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, but unlikely to be earlier than AD900 from the other finds from the same site. The spindle whorl is undecorated, circular in plan and rectangular in section. It has a circular, central hole which measures 9.65 mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-13E884
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A simple, circular, lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, but unlikely to be earlier than AD900 from the other finds from the same site. The spindle whorl is undecorated, circular in plan and rectangular in section. It has a circular, central hole which measures 9.56 mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5A6798
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of unknown date. The spindle whorl is biconvex and sub-circular in shape. The spindle whorl shows signs of wear and the raised design of lines and bosses on the convex side is only partially visible as a result. There is a central, circular hole with a diameter of 8.00mm on the convex side and 10.00 on the flat side. . The whorl is a pale grey in colour with a cream patina. Regarding the dating of spindle whorls, Helen Geake of the British Museum writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use u…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5A9124
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date.The spindle whorl is biconvex on one side and flat on the other. Both faces of the spindle whorl are undecorated. The whorl is slightly conical in shape and the top side has a diameter of 21mm and the bottom side has a diameter of 18mm.There is a central, circular hole of 7.00mm. The whorl is cream and the lead has oxidised to form a powdery surface. Regarding the dating of spindle whorls, Helen Geake of the British Museum writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult.The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until th…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5AE90B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or mis-cast whorl of unknown date. The object is conical in form with an irregular hole that has a diameter of 8.5mm. The surface is worn and distorted with heavy grooves in one area and deep pits in one area around the top, adjacent to the hole. The top of the cone has a diameter of 15mm and the bottom has a diameter of 23mm. It is difficult to assume a function as it may be a weight or a mis-cast spindle whorl. Regarding the dating of spindle whorls, Helen Geake of the British Museum writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult.The drop spindle with which they wer…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EEDCD7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of unknown date. The spindle whorl is biconvex and sub-circular in shape. The spindle whorl is undecorated.There is a central, uneven circular hole with a diameter of 6.5mm. The whorl is a blotched colour of pale brown and grey with a cream patina. Regarding the dating of spindle whorls, Helen Geake of the British Museum writes: "Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period.of unknown date. It is also difficult to establish the function of the whorl as is could also…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-37798E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl from the Roman to Medieval period. It has a flat base, while the upper surface is convex. Both surfaces are undecorated, and the metalwork is in good condition. It has a central perforation of 8.6mm diameter. Dimensions: Diameter 35.9mm, thickness 7.5mm, and weight 58.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8AC595
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cast Spindle Whorl, roughly cylindrical in shape, the top surface is decorated with raised lines. The spaces between the lines are deeply recessed with the remains of reddish soil at the bottom of the recesses. The upper surface is slightly concaved. The underside has a line roughly central across the diameter which may be the result of being struck while in the ground. The patina is a pale green/grey colour. Hole diameter 9.33mm.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A3A03
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It has a slightly domed top and flat base with a tapering circular hole running through it, slightly off centre. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taylors Lane', grid reference and parish protected.