Record ID: HAMP1257 - BRONZE AGE penannular ring

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Penannular ring

Unique ID: HAMP1257

Object type certainty: Certain

Cast copper-alloy penannular ring. Triangular-sectioned, with a very pronounced ridge at the apex, an outer diameter of 26mm, an internal diameter of 13mm and with a gap of 3mm between the two terminals. Slight abrasion on the apex. Faint scratch marks all over one surface. Very dark green/black patina on one side; the other side is dark green, mottles with pale green and is preserved in an excellent condition. Penannular rings are most commonly found in gold or with a precious metal cover over a base metal core. Large copper-alloy examples are rare finds and were in contemorary use with the more common smaller gold and gold-plated composite or single, circular-sectioned penannular rings which date from 1300-750 BC. A copper-alloy example was found at Runnymede Bridge, Berkshire (unpublished. This object has been published by Sally Worrell in Hampshire Studies 2002.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 1150 BC
Date to: Circa 750 BC

Dimensions and weight

Width: 8 mm
Diameter: 26 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Hampshire
District: Winchester
To be known as: HAMPSHIRE BISHOPS WALTHAM

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2001

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Sally Worrell - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Sally Worrell - [view all attributed records]

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