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FINGER RING
Unique ID: KENT-8074D1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A gold finger-ring of 15th century medieval date. The ring is made from a flat rectangular band with a narrow rectangular cross section. The surface of the ring has been decorated with two bands of incised bands of crosshatching either side of a raised undecorated central rib. The inside surface is undecorated. The ring shows signs of wear and has been squashed out of shape.
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T703
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 8.4 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 3.09 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T703
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Smeeth
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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