YORYM-9446A2: Post-medieval : Finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: YORYM-9446A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete cast copper alloy post-medieval finger ring. The ring is simply formed from an undecorated band, with a raised bezel. The bezel has a hole at the apex and on the underside. The metal is mid reddish-brown in colour and slightly worn. The ring probably dates to the 15th - 18th century.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 3.3 mm
Thickness: 6.3 mm
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2009

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Spridlington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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