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RING

Unique ID: SOMDOR-560166

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A small small cast copper alloy ring dateable only to the Roman period or later. It is of oval section and is slightly faceted. It is a plain ring and not closely dateable. However, it has a fine dark green patina suggestive of age and it is likely to be Roman or medieval in origin. It is small, with an internal diameter of 12.13mm, meaning it is unlikely to be a finger ring, unless for a child. I has an exteral diameter of 16.13mm. is 2.73mm wide, 1.71mm thick and weighs 1.52g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 43
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 2.73 mm
Thickness: 1.71 mm
Weight: 1.52 g
Diameter: 16.13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th January 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 021181

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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