Record ID: WMID-B7E8B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid (bi convex) in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.30 mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines, radiating outwards from the central perforation (hole). The lower face is plain and undecorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The inte…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-6ADD43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 236 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy discoidal spindle whorl. One surface is decorated with four (4) raised ribs in a cross arrangement. The other surface is plain and flat. Diameter: 25.51 mm Thickness: 11.53 mm Weight: 37.3 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6AA010
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 229 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy convex (domed) spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. Grooves are present on the flat base. Diameter: 20.49 mm Thickness: 6.61 mm Weight: 14.5 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6A5792
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 234 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy biconvex decorated spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. The decoration consists of pellets and diagonal rays on both sides. Diameter: 27.55 mm Thickness: 14.90 mm Weight: 34.6 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0B2D42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine, but looks like a series of vertical lines with a ring and dot motif in between on both faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole me…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0B0FD4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.90mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 25.66mm and is 10.65mm thick. It weighs 20.6 grams. T…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4EBE48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.12 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.74mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 21.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a min…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4F9353
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.66 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. Casting flaws (air bubbles) are present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 22.18mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 14.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an ev…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2011
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