Record ID: KENT-926022
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast silver-gilt finger ring, of stirrup style, and dating to c.AD.1150-1500. Description: The object is stirrup shaped, with a sub-circular hoop rising to a triangular bezel. In cross-section the hoop is D-shaped and is uninscribed. The bezel has an integrally cast silver boss, in place and in imitation of a gem setting. The ring is a bright gold in colour, with patches of the gilding having worn away to reveal the silver beneath. The object has two small nicks but is otherwise in good condition and complete. Measurements: External Hoop Diamet…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-5589FA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy signet ring dating to the Medieval period. The finger ring has a D-sectioned band which is broken, with just one shoulder remaining. The oval bezel measures 13.70 x 10.7mm. The bezel is decorated with incised decoration consisting of a crowned capital I flanked by palm fronds. They date from the 15th - early 16th century AD. It weighs 2.87g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D6F469
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval (c. 1150-1450) gillded copper alloy  stirrup-shaped finger-ring  with  a clasped-hand or 'fede' decoration on the band. The thin hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and widens out into the sub-triangular shaped bezel, which has an integrally cast circular copper alloy boss in the  setting where a gem would typically be. The section of the band opposite the bezel is decorated with a well executed pair of clasped hands on the inside and outside of the band. The outside of the band has one hand comprising four entire fingers,…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B22F80
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded late Medieval to early post Medieval finger ring that has been broken and later repaired, with a thin gilded copper alloy band soldered to the inside of the bezel. The earlier ring has a rounded bezel  with a raised cast decoration consisting of a series of oblique lines radiating from the centre of the bezel to its edges, giving the impression of a sunburst or a star. The shoulders slope gently from the bezel to the point where the ring has broken and are decorated with  further oblique lines in two sections.  Bezel measures 17.9mm high,  original ban…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-5ACC65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy signet ring. A thin cast D-section band of width 4.2mm and thickness 2mm with an oval matrix brazed to it. The matrix bears a deeply incised field leaving a curvilinear initial letter – possibly G or T – with a possible bifoliate crown above it, all reserved to form an imprint (Bryony Pateman 2008; An illustrated guide to Collecting Seals, Whitehall Press, London, page 127). About two thirds of the band are lost. This letter form also appears amongst either mason’s marks or graffiti noted on columns in Carlisle Cathedral by this reporter, and doubtless wi…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-384268
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring of Medieval date (c.1300-1500). The ring is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with slightly bevelled inside edges. The exterior surface of the ring has incised decoration consisting of three groups of letters. These groups of letters are interspersed by a motif (perhaps flowers or stars) - three of these occurring on the band in all. Corded borders run along the top and bottom edges of the ring. The interior surface of the ring is plain. The ring has a dark brown patina and quite a pitted appearance. It measure…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: PAS-755C62
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval finger ring, of stirrup shape. The hoop is slightly distorted and abraded along its edges. The ring is set with a roughly rectangular stone, which is held in place by two claws. The ring is gold, and dates from the 13th century. The stone is blue, and is a sapphire. Surface analysis indicated gold and silver contents of approximately 73–76% and 16–18% respectively, and confirmed the gemstone Dimensions: length 25 mm, width 20 mm It has been published in the Treasure Annual Report 2005/6 (p. 115, no. 403)
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type.  The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross.  This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted.  The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?).  The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-751353
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger-ring in three fragments, formed of a flat hoop terminating in two clasped hands with scalloped cuffs. The ring carried a rudimentary engraving, which consists of an inscription punctuated by simple stars, circles and foliate motifs. The inscription reads: 'de don co . . '. The inscription is either a corruption of the popular medieval sentiment 'de bon coer' ('of/from good heart') or it signifies the gift of/from a heart (using the noun 'don' meaning 'gift'). The finger-ring is silver-gilt, and dates from the la…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B714F1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver-gilt finger ring. Treasure Case T28, 2002. Silver finger ring, bezel two hands clasping, above the remains of a crown. Incised decoration on the back. Modern repairs, over polish. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1450-1550 Height: 21.3mm, Width: 20.3mm, Thickness: 1.5mm, Weight: 3.06gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-C1C07D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent Medieval copper alloy finger ring, probably dating to c. AD 1200 - 1450. The find has a sub circular bezel in which there is an irregular, sub oval, slightly purple coloured setting- possibly a gem, which stands proud of the bezel. There is a faint legend around the outside, which is rather illegible but appears to read, (+) (N/Z)_A_ENO(R/N) or +D(N/Z)_A_ENO(R/N)C. This may be a nonsensical legend and was only discernible when the find was damp, when initially found. The bezel itself sits proud of the hoop, but is integral with it.…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-6F55B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy probable finger ring of probable medieval date (c.1300-1500). Description: The ring is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The exterior surfaces in very crudely engraved with linear markings, possible representing letters including X's, V's, and A's. A horizontal lines are scored through these. The hoop has a section missing, with transverse breaks at two points. One end is wider than the other. The ring has a dark brown-green patina. Measurements: diameter: 23.4mm; width: 7.8mm; thickness: 2.1mm; weight: 5.75g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-0B9EC2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gem-set silver gilt 'stirrup' finger ring. The hoop is undecorated, with a plano-convex or D-shaped cross section, and although now broken would have had an internal diameter of approximately 17mm when intact. The bezel is pointed and triangular, 4.6mm high, with a  single setting for a (now lost) oval gemstone measuring 3mm in length and 2.2mm wide. The smooth shoulders of the bezel merge into the hoop. There are no marks or inscriptions.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-35C33D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn late Medieval gilded copper alloy penannular 'fede' finger-ring dating c. AD 1400 - 1500.  The bezel is in the form of a pair of clasped hands (with grooved and moulded definition) which extend into rectangular cuffs at the shoulders formed from a pair of transverse ribs. The plain D-sectioned hoop is slightly oval in plan and penannular with rounded terminals opposite the bezel. The clasped hands are simply but clearly shown, with the thumb and fingertips of one hand curving over the sides of the other. There are traces …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-CE8D4F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Description and identification The reported object is a cast gold finger ring with stone setting. It has an octagonal hollow bezel tapering upwards to form an oval aperture for the stone. Inside the bezel are the remains of a dark red cabochon stone, now sunken.  The band is flat, plain and slightly D-shaped in cross section. There is a small panel on each shoulder, decorated with a series of horizontal chased grooves. The band is misshapen, and the back of the bezel is plain and flat. Louise Mumford, Senior Conservator-Archaeology and Tom Cotterell, Senior Curator: Mineralogy …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Port Eynon Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3893E9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval handmade copper alloy finger ring, c.AD 1400-1500. This ring is made from two copper wires twined around each other, then flattened to form the ring. The simplicity of this design makes it difficult to date, although the rough and uneven form of this ring indicates that it is handmade, which has informed the dating of this item to the late Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-26FA6A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1450). The object is composed of a circular band which is D shaped in section. the band expands toward the shoulder at the apex of which is a sub-square recessed bezel within which is a turquoise rounded cabochon stone. The shoulders are decorated with an incised motif, composed of an incised triangle flanking the bezel, within which are repeating longitudinal lines, below which are two pairs of three lines and a single chevron between. Height: 24.89mm, Width: 21.76mm, Thickness (bezel): 5.96mm, Thickness (band): 2.32mm, D…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: SF-0CF59C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Meideval copper-alloy signet ring dating c.1400-1600.  It has a flat, oval bezel with projecting rounded side knops. The bezel retains gilding and, though heavily worn, is decorated with the incised initials BC.  The shoulders are narrowed and contain moulded knops, they taper into the hoops before terminating in old breaks.   Signet rings are frequent finds on the database with several similar designs recorded such as YORYM-7BEE03, NLM-B458F6, HESH-A99DFA LVPL-B28540 and SUR-7C70BC. Signet rings with a c…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-8FAE4D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent copper alloy gem-set Medieval "stirrup" type finger ring. The bezel is triangular, 3.5mm high, with a small oval setting 3mm in length for a now lost stone. To either side of the bezel are decorative shoulders which meet the bezel with stepped ridges and constrictions. The hoop is very narrow and weakened by corrosion. It has a sub-rounded cross section and has been badly distorted by crushing.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-64D87E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small plain cast copper-alloy finger ring. It is a simple band, with a width of 28mm, and the object has no discernible decoration. There are three small chips, all concentrated to the same area on the outer face of the band, but it is otherwise intact. It was likely cast, as there is no visible joining line. It weighs 1.24g, and has a relatively good state of preservation. The diameter is quite small (15mm), so it was likely belonging to a child. It has a dark grey-green patina, and it has a good state of preservation. It is slightly sub-circular in shape, which suggests that it m…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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