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FINGER RING

Unique ID: BUC-52DF66

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy finger ring consisting of a plain 5.44mm wide hoop on to which is soldered a shield-shaped bezel. There are traces of possible tinning on the shield. Post-medieval, perhaps 18th century.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Retained by finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1700
Date to: AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 5.44 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th October 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Hanslope

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: As part of Paul & Kathleen Mannings Hanslope Survey
Current location: Retained by finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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