Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines. Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-60F5EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edges with a large central perforation measuring 9.6mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with raised designed; one face presents eight traverse line radiating from the centre at equal distances, in each segment is three pellets. The other face presents a similar design that is more worn and less well executed. The object has a dark cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28mm; width 8.6mm; weight 27.71g Decorated lead-a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-A91961
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a central perforation measuring 7.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and present bumpy textured surface which may indicate it was once decorated. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 31.2mm; width 8.5mm; weight 32.61g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been fo…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C9E0B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised design of dots interspersed with lines radiating from the centre to the edge, creating a star-like effect. The surface has a light grey patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 26.2mm; width 12.2mm; weight 36.19g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered i…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-393242
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 7.9mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised designed of seemingly sporadically places pellets, some of which have merged together. The object has a light grey and cream patina, and a rough surface. Dimensions: Diameter 26.6mm; width 10.1mm; weight 29g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly d…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-650135
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has flat parallel faces with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 7.2mm in diameter. Any surface decoration has been badly worn or corroded. Dimensions: Diameter 24.0mm; thickness 6.3mm; weight 21.81g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post …
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11B131
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a domed shape with one flat face, and a central hole diameter 9.2mm.The object with covered in a white patina. The surfaces are plain, with no decoration, Dimensions: Diameter 23.3mm; thickness 9.6mm; weight 28.60g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to …
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11910A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is very worn /corroded but has the typical outline shape of a spindle whorl, with a central hole diameter 9.9mm. The object wi covered in a white patina Dimensions: Diameter 19.2mm; thickness 9.7mm; weight 14.20g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-117E84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is very worn /corroded but has the typical outline shape of a spindle whorl, with a central hole diameter 11.4mm. Dimensions: Diameter 23.5mm; thickness 6.6mm; weight 14.12g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post medieval period. The majority of these objects…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-64CAAE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.0mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated, but have been badly worn. The object had been damaged and deformed mechancially. Dimensions: Diameter 22.0mm; thickness 9.4mm; weight 17.46g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is c…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A3983D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8mm in diameter. It has a pronounced mid-rib and both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in the form of crescents to create a petalled effect. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.6mm; width 12.9mm; weight 16.74g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. O…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A1070A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large, slightly squashed, central perforation measuring 7.5mm in diameter. It has a pronounced mid-rib and both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in the form of crescents to create a petalled effect. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.5mm; width 15.1mm; weight 16.86g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-11BEF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides and rounded edges. It has a central perforation measuring 7.8mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a worn raised designed of lines radiating from the centre to the edge. The object has a light grey patina and a rough surface. Dimensions: Diameter 28.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 22.41g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decor…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2129B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval period. It is circular in plan and biconical in shape. There is a central circular perforation. One face of the object is bears the inscription OWNA(.)OIV. There is one pellet below each letter circling the perforation. The other surface has the inscription AYVYOX. There are pellets below, above and in between the letters. The outer rim has a raised moulded border as does the rim of the central perforation. It has a mid grey patina. This object is discussed in Standley (2016, 283).
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2009
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F16104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from the outer circumference of the whorl. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Its surface has a creamy light grey and brown patina and the inner surface has a cream patina.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.  
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moss Hall Farm, Ruston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F144D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). A small fragment is missing from one side of the object. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. The object has a creamy white patina with flecks of a lgiht brown colour irregularly dotted along both faces similar to the light brown colour of the inner surface of the whorl.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period.  
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C002F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and sub-rectrangular in section. There is a circular hole running through the body of the object that has an interior diameter of 10.5mm. Both sides are flat and undecorated. The object has a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions Diameter 29.1mm, Thickness 6.3mm, Weight 32.50g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-BFEF32
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and lozenge shaped in section. There is a circular hole running through the body of the object that has an interior diameter of 9.8mm. Both sides are decorated with raised triangles and circles however there seems to be no uniformity in the sequence of the pattern. The object has a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions Diameter 31.6mm, Thickness 7.9mm, Weight 30.23g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2A112A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete decorated lead / lead alloy spindle whorl likely dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600) The object is circular in plan with a central perforation, and due to a ridge around its circumference, the object is D-shaped in plan view. The whorl has a powdery light grey/cream patina with areas of brown due to wear. The object is decorated with incised radiating lines from the centre hole to the outer circumference of the object on both faces.  Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable …
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AC5411
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700).  The object is sub-circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle which has become filled with lead alloy that has a brown patina. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped.The object is well worn and irregularly shaped potentially from erosion through use. Its surface has a creamy light grey and brown patina.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. 
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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