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FINGER RING
Unique ID: ESS-F15137
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Treasure Case: 2010 T257. Medieval finger ring
Date: 14th-15th century
Date of discovery: 26 March 2010
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal-detector.
Description: A late medieval gold finger-ring, the hoop formed from a band cut to resemble a double twist. The surface of each alternate twist is textured. The ring is distorted, and has a small split at one point.
Dimensions: Max diameter: 23mm.
The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.
Beverley Nenk Dept Prehistory and Europe British Museum 24 January 2011
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to landowner after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T257
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 23 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T257
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
References cited
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