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Unique ID: YORYM-C1E845
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy ring, possibly an Iron Age baldric ring or strap fitting. The ring is circular, with a circular section. The lower half of the ring shows signs of wear, presumably where the strap has rubbed on the metal. Attached to the upper part of the ring, on one side is a disc shaped button, it projects outwards from the ring at a right angle. The disc is largely flat, but is slightly rounded. The button is undecorated, just like the ring.
The button could be a feature used to lock the ring onto a strap (as with PAS database number: SUSS-D82452, SUSS-4C9825, SUSS-4C8491 and SUSS-913C68).
Notes:
This find was recorded by Jim Halliday and only an illustration was made, so therefore there is no photograph of the object. The FLO has not seen the object.
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 150 BC
Date to: Circa AD 150
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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