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RING

Unique ID: SWYOR-A23F33

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Part of a copper alloy Medieval ring, probably a harness ring dating from AD 1100 - 1500. The sub-circular ring is hexagonal in section and is corroded, including the breaks. Just under half survives. File marks are visible on the ring which has a bright turquoise green patina. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Finds Recording Guide, Geake). The ring is 24.95mm long, 11.65mm wide and 3.56mm thick. 3.34g.

Class: harness ring

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 24.95 mm
Width: 11.65 mm
Thickness: 3.56 mm
Weight: 3.34 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Tuesday 20th May 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2188

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Cadeby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE5100
Four figure Latitude: 53.49424097
Four figure longitude: -1.23273523
1:25K map: SE5100
1:10K map: SE50SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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