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PENANNULAR RING
Unique ID: ESS-AD6886
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
2012 T237. Description
1. A plain, gold ring of oval cross-section. Thickening occurs towards one side, with flat terminals. There is damage to both terminals.
Weight: 9g, External width: 15.95mm, Internal width: 7.04mm, Max breadth (thicker side): 4.89mm, Max breadth (thinner side): 4.44mm.
Discussion
The solid gold pennanular ring is a fairly common object dating to the Late Bronze Age (1150-750BC) (Meeks et al. 2008). There are further penannular rings which have been recently found in broader environs as at Kelvedon, Essex (ESS-E97973) and at Takeley, Essex (ESS-E8A4F8).
Conclusion
The objects qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act (1996) (Designation Order 2002).
Reference
Meeks, N.D., Craddock, P.T. and Needham, S.P. 2008. Bronze Age Penannular Gold Rings from the British Isles: Technology and Composition, Jewellery Studies 11, 1- 30.
Katherine Dance (volunteer) 20.6.12
Benjamin Roberts (Curator of European Bronze Age)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T237
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1150 BC
Date to: Exactly 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 15.95 mm
Thickness: 4.89 mm
Weight: 9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 9th March 2012
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Treasure case number: 2012T237
Materials and construction
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