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FINGER RING

Unique ID: ESS-E68AB7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete, cast copper alloy finger ring of probable late Medieval date. The ring is circular with a 'D' shaped section. The outer face is decorated with moulded decoration which is now very worn. The decoration appears to take the form of letters, although now only a possible DON is identifiable. The hoop has suffered some damage and is slightly squared in appearance. It measures 19.9mm in diameter, 1.2mm in thickness and weighs 0.97g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.97 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7514

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Purts Hill

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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