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RING

Unique ID: SF-248982

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A cast copper-alloy ring of Medieval date. It is annular in form, hexagonal in cross section, with extensive visible tool marks on all faces. The entire object measures 22.65mm in diameter, 2.66mm in thickness, and 3.11g in weight. This is a simple copper-alloy ring that may have performed a variety of functions from a harness fitting through curtain ring. It is likely to date to the Medieval period, c.12th-15th centureis AD.

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
Thickness: 2.66 mm
Weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 22.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Snetterton

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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