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FINGER RING

Unique ID: LON-BB56E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy finger ring, the band made from a flat strip of copper alloy with diagonal ridges. The ridges terminate short of the bezel with a row of three vertical dots and a floral motif. The band is not a complete circle; each end is attached to the underside of the bezel. The bezel is flat and square with flattened corners. There is a stamped monogram in the form of an M with one cross above and one forming either side of the M. The object has been flattened.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 33 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2006

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4669/27

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Newham (London Borough)
To be known as: Custom House

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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