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EAR RING

Unique ID: NCL-ADA2E4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A gold penannular ear ring of Roman date. It is a penannular hoop with a thickened centre and tapered, chopped terminals. In profile the ear ring is sub-circular, and it is circular in section. It may be a Roman ear ring of Allason-Jones type 1. There is no decoration. Date: probably Roman. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.74mm. Thickness: 4.37mm. Weighing: 9.4g. The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Dr Rob Collins

Class: Allason-Jones type 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2010T287

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Subperiod to: Early
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.37 mm
Weight: 9.4 g
Diameter: 22.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 24th April 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010 T287
Treasure case number: 2010T287

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Sheriff Hutton

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

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Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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