RING

Unique ID: LIN-D7E6D1

Object type certainty: Certain

A composite ring, comprising two elements which appear to be thin c-sectioned gold strips soldered together. The ring appears to be complete but is now somewhat mis-shapen. The terminals are straight and undamaged, though now open. Treasure reference number 2011 T227.

This is a well-known middle Bronze Age ornament that is found singly (for example 2004 T286 from Newchurch area, Isle of Wight), or grouped together on a hoop of gold wire (for example 2004 T81 from North East Norfolk).

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Class: Composite

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum by all parties, hence disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2011T227

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 1300 BC
Date to: Circa 1100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 16.87 mm
Width: 7.02 mm
Thickness: 1.93 mm
Weight: 3.08 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Lincolnshire
District: East Lindsey
To be known as: Gayton le Marsh

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th March 2011

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Adam Daubney - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Adam Daubney - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2011T227
Museum accession number: LCNCC : 2011.88

References cited

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    Created: Thursday 7th April 2011
    Updated: Friday 13th May 2011

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