LIN-1B0096: Late medieval silver finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: LIN-1B0096

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A medieval silver-gilt finger ring. The bezel is decorated with an incised motif of two joined hands. Three incised transverse lines decorated each shoulder of the hoop imitating sleeves. Treasure reference number 2011 T594.

Subsequent actions

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

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2011T594

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 7 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2011T594

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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