Record ID: WMID-87ED62
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 10.4 MM wide. The upper face has been decorated with raised probable runic lettering or illegible latin lettering. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 31.4 MM and is 7.8 MM thick. It weighs 40.4 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour,…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-87CC91
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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. One face has been decorated with double raised chevron lines. The other face has a row of raised pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 27.3 mm in diameter, and 15.1 mm thick. It weighs 42.5 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whorls, as …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C94A25
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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. One face has been decorated with raised chevron lines, with pellets between. The other face has six raised pellets, with four raised lines in a heart shape between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.6 mm. The whorl measures 27.8 mm in diameter, and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 28.5 g. The whorl is of a light to…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9EE642
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 centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.0 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 35.1 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 42.3 g (1.49 oz). The whorl is dark grey colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-62FF65
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 7.5 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 20.6 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 15.9 g (0.56 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BCE74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). Approximately 75% of the spindle whorl is present, with part of one side missing. 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 forming two rows of triangles, with pellets positioned in between. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The whorl measures 30.5 mm in diameter and 12.2 mm thick. It…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BBC12
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. 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 30.2 mm in diameter, and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 20.7 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7BAC07
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 forming triangles, with pellets in between. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The whorl measures 27.9 mm in diameter, and 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 22.2 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B9394
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. Faint traces of decoration are present on the upper face, consisting of diagonal lines forming triangles. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.7 mm. The whorl measures 26.0 mm in diameter, and 10.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B7FC4
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 faces have been decorated with raised diagonal lines, forming a random pattern. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 28.7 mm in diameter, and 10.2 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B6947
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. One face has been decorated with diagonal lines, positioned to create triangles, with pellets placed inside. The other face has multiple diagonal lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.4 mm. The whorl measures 29.7 mm in diameter, and 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 35.3 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-799A20
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 7.8 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 23.5 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It weighs 33.8 grams (1.19 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C5C727
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 9.84 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: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B0B2B5
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 9.43 MM wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 36.52 MM and is 5.63 MM thick. It weighs 37.7 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst with…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B09A37
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 plan, and lentoid in section. Stippled decoration is present on both the upper and lower faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 10.55 MM The whorl measures 31.50 MM in diameter, and 7.78 MM thick. It weighs 29.4 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 …
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B08576
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 plan, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 1.35 MM thick). Both the upper and lower faces have been with a star design, with pellets between each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.52 MM The whorl measures 28.50 MM in diameter, and 7.58 MM thick. It weighs 21.7 G. The whorl is of a light …
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFF2A1
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 9.31 MM wide. A six pointed star (Star of David) decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 25.58 MM and is 7.60 MM thick. It weighs 27.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, c…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFE361
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 7.91 MM wide. An eight pointed star decorates the upper face. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 24.06 MM and is 7.02 MM thick. It weighs 22.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by move…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AFC383
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 8.88 MM wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 23.76 MM and is 6.07 MM thick. It weighs 17.9 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-48D100
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 9.20 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.15 mm and is 6.75 mm thick. It weighs 24.7 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst with…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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