Record ID: WMID-8C1F0A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. This decoration consists of multiple raised ridges, radiating outwards from the central hole. The ridges are around 1.5 mm wide. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.7 mm. The whorl measures 23.4 mm in diameter, and 16.7 mm thick. It weighs 35.1 g. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-651776
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. The upper face has multiple design elements present. A fern like design, with six fronds on either side is present towards the base of the design. The rest is less clear to make out but has been made from the a raised curvilinear line and could be pictorial in nature. A possible person is present next to the leaf, with a pos…
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 9th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-3EF4DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.1 mm wide. A sfive pointed star decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.8 mm and is 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 36.1 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movem…
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1717B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DBCC9D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower surfaces are plain, with no decoration easily visible. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.2 mm in diameter, and 9.5 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-636955
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.9 mm and is 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 35.2 g (1.24 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an eve…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-716E63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.0 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 23.6mm and is 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 16.0 g (0.56 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F50AEC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. A raised rim is present around the central hole and the edge. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration, forming an inscription. The inscription is worn, so the lettering is hard to determine. It is possible to read MARIA on one side, so the inscription is probably religious in nature. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. I…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B64842
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. One side has a repeating design involving a pellet within a circular cartouche, and a trifoliate crown shape between. The other side has been divided into segments with vertical raised lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The whorl mea…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B5FF11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.5 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line betwe…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2CAF04
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). In plan it is sub-circular and sub rectangular in cross section. Both faces has have six moulded high-relief triangles, located around a slightly off centre perforation as decoration at the edge. The perforation which has an internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The whorl has a diameter of 30.7 mm and is 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 35.4 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-18AFE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 31.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-066E44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same raised decoration. The decoration consists of several panels. Two have three chevrons. The others consist of lines and pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.1 mm. The whorl measures 30.4 mm in diameter, and 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 47.0 g. The whor…
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5A4296
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. One side has a repeating design involving a cross; a six petalled flower with a pellet centre and a U. The other side is decorated with an ovolo (egg and dart) style design. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly central. It has a internal diameter of 7.6 mm. The whorl measures 24.9 mm in diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E4ADC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy discoidal decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in section. One face has a row of raised pellets. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.5 mm in diameter, and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 22.4 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9422B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.6 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 25.2 mm and is 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 21.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-563877
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.8 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 30.8 mm and is 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 31.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-560C64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 22.0 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 17.5 grams (0.61 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-55D9F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex (domed) spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in section. The central hole is square in shape and has been cast / set off centre. The internal measurements of the hole are 4.6 mm by 4.3 mm.. The whorl measures 18.3 mm in diameter and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 15.0 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the original surface detail. Spi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BF4B37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised diagonal lines radiating outwards. Faint raised crosses are present between the diagonal lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.2 mm. The whorl measures 29.6 mm in diameter, and 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 20.9 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour,…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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