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Unique ID: DEV-52E404
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
A medieval finger-ring consisting of a simple D-sectioned hoop, engraved with three tau crosses. The tau might signify devotion to St Anthony, who was recognised by this symbol.
The finger-ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century. It has suffered some abrasion from its time in the ground.
J P Robinson
Curator of Medieval Collections
Notes:
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Current location of find: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T742
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 20 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
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Treasure case number: 2010T742
4 Figure: SX7586
Four figure Latitude: 50.66022
Four figure longitude: -3.769879
1:25K map: SX7586
1:10K map: SX76SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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