Record ID: LVPL-34D297
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small rectangular strip of folded gold with one decorated surface. The edges of the strip appear to have been cut rather than broken, suggesting that the object is complete. The strip has been folded almost exactly in half (although the two ends do not meet) with the decorated side outermost. The decoration consists of 13 fine, straight, 'incised' grooves. Dimensions: Length (folded) 5.5-6.5mm; Length (if unfolded - soft tape): c.13mm; Width: 6mm; Thickness (as folded): 2mm; Thickness of sheet: 0.2mm; Weight: 0.58g The incised linear decoration of the strip can be paralleled o…
Created on: Monday 26th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Retford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-A24C08
Object type: LUNULA
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
The lunula is in two parts and nearly complete, only missing one of the circular terminals. The object is made of gold and so the precious metal content is more than 10%. The lunula is semi-circular in plan although both parts have been folded. There is one part which does not have a terminal and it is this section which is less folded making the semi-circular shape more obvious. The widest section of the lunula is where the two pieces have broken apart and then the object tapers towards the terminals. The section which still has a circular terminal is more severely folded and ther…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-0D1A05
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Copper Age (Chalcolithic) gold 'basket ornament', possibly a hair ornament or ear ring, cut from thin gold sheet into an elongated oval shape extending into a narrow tang. The piece has been flattened out and is crinkled both horizontally and vertically. The oval plate is delineated by two concentric grooves following the edge, and two grooves running the length of the tang. The space within the oval plate is filled by four zones of grooves running perpendicular to the long edges and bounded by the inner concentric groove, giving four filled and three plain zones symmetrically place…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cholsey area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C13B97
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold fragment of parallel sided strip or ribbon. The ribbon is rectangular in plan and made from a sheet of gold. One side of the ribbon is decorated with four regular, longitudinal, incised grooves. The other side of the ribbon is plain with some light scratches. The ribbon is slightly contorted indicating that the ribbon may have been folded and then un-folded. The damage is not new. One end has a neat, flat-ended terminal with sharp 90 degree corners implying the original finish. There is a circular perforation located 1.54mm from this end of the ribbon which is slightly off-cent…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D93B80
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold-plated penannular ring. One terminal is damaged and the copper alloy core can be seen. The ring is oval in cross-section and narrows slightly towards the terminals. The remaining terminal is capped and flat. Late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC) Dimensions: 14.40 mm x 14.11 mm x 4.27 mm Weight: 3.63 g
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weymouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B02677
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Description Half of a penannular ring of circular cross-section comprising gold foil covering a base metal (copper alloy) core. The exposed core and outer surface of the gold are iron-stained, probably from the burial environment. The fragment appears to have been quite neatly cut from the direction of the gap as the inner edge of the cross-section is flattened over the edge of the core and the outer edge is more ragged. Maximum diameter 18mm; width 7.0 x 6.5mm. Weight 5.67 grams. Composition Appended report below. Identification A well known later Bronze Age type, d…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
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Record ID: SUR-1B64F5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A folded gold strip comprising eleven gold wires joined side by side by soldering. Max. length 15.93mm; max. width 8.14mm; max. thickness 4.4mm; thickness of wire approx.. 0.62mm; weight 2.26 grams. Both manufacturing technique and composition are consistent with a Bronze Age date, although precise analogues for the type are presently lacking. Gold ribbon ornaments are known from the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1300-1100 BC, but the ribbed effect is achieved here by grooving (cf the piece from Ilam, Staffs. (Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, 20, no.14). Solder is used at this date in the…
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-4AB781
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age gold penannular ring. The object has a slightly tapering sub- circular section and is turned inwards to form an open loop. The object has flat terminals which are aligned almost parallel, tapering inwards slightly at their inner edge and are set 4mm apart. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the penannular ring carried out by the British Museum's Department of Conservation and Scientific Research indicated a gold content of 82-85%, silver content of 12-14%, the remainder being copper. The ring weighs 6.06 grams and the specific gravity measuremen…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
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Record ID: PAS-833958
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of five late Bronze Age gold jewellery items and one copper-alloy fragment, found in a pottery vessel. The contents of the hoard are as follows: 1.) Neckring 1: a penannular ring of thick gold bar of elliptical cross-section, the whole ring is decorated with incised radial lines except for a plain strip along the rear face; there is more complex groove decoration near the terminals. 2.) Necking 2: a penannular ring of thick gold bar of elliptical cross-section, decorated near the terminal zones only, with bands of close-set grooves. 3.) Bracelet 1: a 'C'-shaped ring of el…
Created on: Monday 25th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 5th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-46A4D6
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of probable Middle or Late Bronze Age gold sheet strip or ribbon ornament decorated on one face with nine longitudinal grooves. One end has been chopped obliquely, while the other is apparently complete and slightly convex. Length at least 16mm. Width 8.5 - 9mm. Thickness 0.4mm. Weight 0.86g. For notes on Bronze Age ribbon ornaments see Treasure Annual Report 2007 47-8, nos. 38 and 39. c.1300 - c.800 BC.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5DFE32
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two gold lock rings of late Bronze Age date discovered on seperate occasions at the same find spot and reported as Treasure Cases 12.16 Wales and 2013.06 - Wales; Addendum to Case 12.16 Wales. A Late Bronze Age gold lock-ring from Rossett, Wrexham 2013.06 - Wales (AG & MD): Dimensions: external diameter (side to side as crushed) 35.6mm; external diameter (terminals to back, as crushed) 41.5mm; max. thickness (as crushed) 11.6mm; weight 8.4g. This is a gold lock-ring, once around 34-36mm in diameter. Though complete, it has been crushed, with greater distortion alon…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 6th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1EC018
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description A crumpled and torn fragment of sheet gold with engraved geometric decoration comprising three bands of double zigzags separated by two plain zones; the zones are each bounded by three longitudinal engraved lines and the edges by four. The decoration is well executed. Two straight edges are present and these appear to be parallel. Maximum dimensions: Length 25.5mm; Width 12.2mm; Thickness 0.1mm; Weight 1.35 grams. The width when intact would be approximately 22mm. Analysis: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a fragment of sheet gold ornament wi…
Created on: Friday 8th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-06C5C1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T437. A damaged composite ring made from a thin sheet of gold probably formed around two copper alloy penannular rings, now corroded away. Both terminals are broken and distorted. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.9mm; Width: 5.7mm; Thickness: 2.9mm; Weight 1.93g. Composition: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a composite ring from Willerby, Yorkshire, indicated a gold content of approximately 71-74%, a silver content of approximately 18-21% with at least7% copper. The object weighs 1.93 grams. Identification: A well-known Bronze Age type, d…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-F8F3B7
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet gold strip that has been rolled into a cylinder, the edges are overlap with a slight gap. Below the gap in the middle of the body is an off centre hole 0.6mm in diameter. The outside edge is decorated with a series of transverse incised bands that cover the whole surface.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coberley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-97DE52
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report to H. M. Coroner on find of potential Treasure from Wixford, Warwickshire: 2012 T333 Description: Small penannular ring, round-sectioned, with narrow stripes of yellow and paler gold. The decoration is very worn but clearly visible internally, close to one terminal. The ring comprises a gold covering over a base metal core. Some dirt and corrosion blocking gap between terminals. Dimensions: Diameter: 12.8 x 14 mm; width of gap 1.5 mm; width and breadth of hoop 4 mm; weight 2.68g. Discussion: A well known Late Bronze Age type, decorative in character, dating to circa 1150…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-E9E2A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age gold ribbon ornament from Ilam, Staffordshire Description Two joining fragments form a parallel sided strip, or ribbon. One end is a neat flat-ended terminal with rounded corners, the other is a ragged break. The back is flat, while the front carries twenty-one very finely incised grooves aligned longitudinally. These are evenly spaced, but the outer rims are slightly broader in places. The grooves stop a little short of the terminal. In addition to the main tears, the strip is a little contorted with a partial tear from one side and two tiny drill holes have been not…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-E92EA0
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Penannular, hollow gold bracelet, originally of circular or near-circular cross-section (now distorted); the body expands very slightly at the one extant terminal (the other is missing). The terminal has a cap which was made separately. The piece was made from thick gold sheet rolled into a tube; the long edges might originally have been neatly butted (slightly overlapping at the terminals) but have now parted in places, and overlap in others where the bracelet has been crushed. Length 162mm if straightened; diameter as distorted 70x44.5mm; diameter at terminal 9.2x8.9mm; weight 35…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-DA09A3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bipartite composite ring, penannular, comprising two solid gold rods possibly soldered together. Maximum external diameter 15mm; maximum internal diameter 8.5mm; breadth 7mm; width of gap 4mm; weight 9.31 grams. The piece belongs to a well known Middle Bronze Age type, decorative in nature, dating to circa 1300-1150BC. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the gold composite ring from Farndon by the British Museum indicated a gold content of approximately 82%. The object contains a minimum of 10% of precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it q…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AF35D7
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: 1. A gold ring of circular cross-section gently tapering to flat terminals. The ring bears decorative, narrow, stripes of yellow and paler gold; the stripes are still, clearly, visible on both, exterior, sides and the interior circumference, though are heavily worn on the outer circumference. There is some damage to the flat terminals Weight: 4g, External width: 14.75mm, Internal width: 6.51mm, Max breadth: 4.39mm. Discussion: The silvery-striped gold pennanular ring is a fairly common object dating to the Late Bronze Age (1150-750BC) (Meeks et al. 2004). Comparab…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD6886
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2012 T237. Description 1. A plain, gold ring of oval cross-section. Thickening occurs towards one side, with flat terminals. There is damage to both terminals. Weight: 9g, External width: 15.95mm, Internal width: 7.04mm, Max breadth (thicker side): 4.89mm, Max breadth (thinner side): 4.44mm. Discussion The solid gold pennanular ring is a fairly common object dating to the Late Bronze Age (1150-750BC) (Meeks et al. 2008). There are further penannular rings which have been recently found in broader environs as at Kelvedon, Essex (ESS-E97973) and at Takeley, Essex (ESS-E8A4F8…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as '"Finchingfield, Essex"', grid reference and parish protected.