LANCUM-99ACC3: LANCUM-99ACC3: Possibly a medieval curtain ring

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RING

Unique ID: LANCUM-99ACC3

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Very crude cast cu-alloy ring which was possibly a curtain ring dating from the later medieval or early post medieval period, i.e. c. 14th-17th century. It is very crudely made/cast with a flat hexagonal cross-section and rough surface finish.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1300
Date to: Ante AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27.1 mm
Width: 26.5 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Ribble Valley (District)
To be known as: Barnoldswick

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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