Record ID: LIN-F51A4D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman to post medieval ceramic spindle whorl, dating tot he period c. AD 43-1700. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central aperture measuring 7.68mm. The fabric is light brown in colour with a pitted surface in places. Faint ridges are present around its circumference. The spindle whorl measures 25.83mm in diameter, 17.10mm in thickness and weighs 13.95g.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D92A22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An inscribed lead spindle dating to the early 11th century. The whorl is trapezoid in cross-section and roughly circular in plan. An hour-glass shaped hole has been drilled through the centre, measuring circa 8mm diameter at the opening. The whorl is inscribed on the side and base with Norse runes. Dr. John Hines (Cardiff University) has examined the whorl. He writes: In late summer of 2010 a lead spindle-whorl with a Norse runic inscription was found at Saltfleetby St Clement, Lincolnshire. The whorl is from a field where previously one 11th-century stirrup-strap mount had been…
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltfleetby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F44557
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated ceramic bi-conical spindle whorl. The fabric is a brownish colour and grit tempered. The internal hole has a diameter of 6.60mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LIN-E24667
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Probable Roman ceramic spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is roughly circular and is made out of a body sherd from a greyware vessel. There is a centrally drilled hole 6.67mm in diameter. The hole has been drilled from the reverse.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LIN-E0B3D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bun shaped limestone spindle whorl. The weight has a centrally drilled hole 5.17mm in diameter. One of the openings has a smoothed curved profile and the other is angular.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Record ID: LIN-F3F846
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated lead cylindrical spindle whorl. The reverse is flat. Spindle whorls such as this are difficult to date more closely than the Roman to Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newball', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F3DAB4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An undecorated lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan, domed in profile and the back is flat. Spindle whorls such as this can date from the Roman to Medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newball', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-423CF5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plano-convex lead spindle whorl. The whorl has seven vertical ribs. The shaft at the base of the whorl has a diameter of c.10mm, tapering to c.7mm at the top.
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2004
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bullington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-422D18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated plano-convex lead spindle whorl. The internal shaft diameter is 10mm.
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bullington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-421F02
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated plano-convex lead spindle whorl. The internal shaft diameter is 9mm
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bullington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FAE196
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead spindle whorl. Undecorated and very worn.
Created on: Friday 17th October 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-836D26
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated plano-convex lead spindle whorl.
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-0707E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl. One side has a moulded sunburst design in the form of repeated wavey lines. The other side has a moulded square with pellet in angles design.
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-054747
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead bi-conical spindle whorl with a worn moulded, repeated double-pellet between line decoration on each hemisphere.
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F2DC30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl. Raised petal design on both faces.
Created on: Friday 29th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-F25AD0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl decorated on both sides with 10 raised lines, each with a pellet between.
Created on: Friday 29th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-B54C43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl divided into two hemispheres. The upper is decorated with two rings of raised pellets, the lower with a linear decoration of uncertain motif. Internal diameter: 11mm
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-A696A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead spindle whorl. Worn. Undecorated. Cut marks on both sides. Internal hole diameter : 8mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: LIN-A69041
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plano-convex lead spindle whorl. Worn. Undecorated. Cut marks on flat base. Internal hole diameter : 11mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-A68974
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plano-convec lead spindle whorl. Worn. Undecorated. Square internal hole : 9mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded.