Record ID: KENT-C50104
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Date: 14th or 15th Century A Medieval silver finger-ring with a 'D' shaped hoop, the hoop is undecorated, with an applied bezel, formed of four leaves creating a quatrefoil. Incised decoration on quatrefoil give appearance of petals. For comparison see Treasure case 2011 T187 from Alcester, Warwickshire (WAW-D5B7F1) Dimensions: Weight: 3.8g Diameter: 24.36mm Band Width: 4.30mm Thickness: 1.43mm Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Caroline Barton
Created on: Monday 18th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-FF33F7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver seal-ring, set with a Roman intaglio stone. The stone and bezel are oval in shape, and the bezel is inscribed with the legend +SIGILLV OSBERTTI. The hoop, now distorted, is of D-shaped section. The bezel is now broken off from the hoop, and the stone has become separated from the bezel. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence of the surface of the ring indicated a silver content of approximately 98%. The translucent white intaglio was identified by Raman spectroscopy as an opaque quartz best described as chalcedony. The fragments weigh a total of 3.52 grams. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Margate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-792C65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman gold finger-ring of simple form, with plain slender hoop (slightly distorted) and expanded oval bezel (worn) incised with the image of a Genius to right with cornucopia. Date: probably 1st century AD. Dimensions: width 21.2 mm. Internal 18.4 x 16.8 mm. Bezel width 6.6 mm. Weight: 4.4 g. In age and precious metal content the object qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act. Ralph Jackson Dept. of Prehistory & Europe British Museum 2nd August 2010
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-78FB45
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Date: early 18th Century Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped band, exterior once decorated, now very worn. Inscription on internal surface: HS ob 25 Mar at 48 (HS died 25 March aged 48). There is a gap in the inscription where the year of death is usually represented, four lines have been scratched into this gap, rather than engraved, this appears to be 1711. Inscription is followed by a maker's mark DC crowned (?). Discussion: The same maker's mark appears on rings in the British Museum collections: AF1295, AF1339, and 1961…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-85FAB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring. The ring has an oval setting on the bezel for an intaglio, which is missing. The band is incomplete.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-F67CF2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a Medieval finger-ring consisting of an openwork bezel in the form of a crowned heart. The heart is held on the right side by a strap within a clenched hand. The strap on the corresponding side has broken, but would have been modelled in the same fashion. The ring fragment is silver-gilt and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson Curator of Medi…
Created on: Friday 11th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F48398
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt finger-ring with broad flat band. Gilding is intact on the interior. The interior is inscribed FEARE GOD* . The ring is much damaged, being split apart and partially straight with several cracks. The ring shows evidence of cleaning. The inscription in capital letters is indicative of a 16th-17th century date. A similar inscription, "Feare God, will live ever", can be found in Evans, J (1931). English Posies and Posy Rings. Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford, pg 36. This inscription dates to AD1596. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% prec…
Created on: Friday 11th April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bethersden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9F9620
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Probably 15th century silver-gilt finger-ring. Description: Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring, the gilding now very worn. The ring is of D-shaped section, with engraved zig-zag and punched decoration. Dimensions:Diameter: 23mm. Width: 6mm. The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content and should go forward to inquest.
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryarsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E005A8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stirrup-shaped finger-ring. The slender hoop rises to a pointed bezel terminating in an (empty) recessed setting. The band opposite the bezel is broken and bent, with a section missing. Stirrup-shaped rings date to the 14th century AD.
Created on: Monday 28th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-F22D78
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver-gilt medieval finger-ring. Only the bezel and shoulders survive. The wide bezel is formed of three vertical, concave panels, each with engraved decoration. Diagonal ridges on the shoulders with beading, now worn.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E1B734
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy finger-ring with oval bezel. The bezel bears incised decoration depicting a stag.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-95CA53
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger-ring with empty setting on bezel.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-6E2686
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medieval or early post medieval finger-ring. The ring, which is incomplete, has a lozengiform bezel with white paste setting.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-C343E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval finger-ring, iconographic in type, engraved at its centre with the image of a standing saint, possibly St John the Evangelist, holding a chalice in his left hand and blessing it with his right. The ring is a highly original construction of geometric planes, creating an exaggerated point at the shoulder. Each plane is engraved with a sunburst and sprigs of foliage. The back of the hoop is cabled and carries an inscription punctuated by engraved flowers. The inscription is contrary to the orientation of the image and reads: "EN BON AN" This French inscription, wishing a…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-29A9D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt finger-ring fragment. From what remains, it may have been a fede ring once surmounted by a crown. If there was a crown, it has broken off but there is evidence that some decorative feature was fixed at the point where a crown would sit. Grooves to the bottom of the ornamentation could be the fingers. Above this is a scooped out oval shape, which could fit in with the appearance of extant fede rings. Sleeve cuffs are also apparent, which helps to determine that this probably was a fede ring. Parts of the gilding remain on the outer face. Fede (Italian meaning 'faith') rings…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-299A33
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A medieval silver-gilt finger-ring. The bezel is formed of a quatrilobe engraved with a cross against a hatched ground; the centre of the cross may bear an inscribed letter, but this is unclear. The hoop of the ring is engraved with a series of vertical lines separated by areas of cross-hatching; the back of the hoop bears a crude representation of clasped hands. Dimensions: Maximum diameter: 25mm. Height of bezel: 11mm. Discussion: Similar rings include 2003T200 which is dated to the fourteenth or fifteenth centuries, and DENO-A2D213 (2009 T540), which is similar b…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2963F0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver-gilt finger-ring, the bezel formed of clasped hands. The shoulders of the ring probably represent cuffs. Opposite the bezel an engraved rectangular silver panel covers the point at which the ends of the band are soldered together. The ring is slightly distorted. The gilding is very worn.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E868B3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring. The hoop is slightly bent to the back. It has a rectangular-shaped bezel with four short diagonal grooves pointing from the corners to the centre. There is openwork detail to the shoulders. Based on its style and appearance, it would appear to date to the 18th century.
Created on: Monday 17th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E827A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring. Thick flat-shaped hoop with nine cut-out stylised 'Z' patterns covering almost three-quarters of the band. From its appearance, it could be dated from the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Monday 17th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2821A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy finger-ring, with moulded imitation buckle on bezel.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.