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NMS-A10FF8: Undated Penannular Ring

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Unique ID: NMS-A10FF8

Object type certainty: Certain
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An unidentified object, a cast penannular ring of irregular rounded section, slightly flattened on either side. The area opposite the gap in the ring is thinner, as if worn. There are small traces of iron corrosion on either side of the narrow gap. Internal diameter 14mm. External diameter 22mm. Width of gap 1mm.

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th March 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Fring

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

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

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