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FINGER RING
Unique ID: NMS-4AC5F5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Gold finger ring. The flat-sectioned hoop expands smoothly to form shallow D-sectioned shoulders and an oval bezel with concave moulding, set with a cabochon garnet or amethyst. The edges of the inside of the hoop under the bezel and bevelled. Height 27mm. Width 20.5mm. Internal measurements 19.5 x 18.5mm. Width of hoop at bezel 8.5mm. Weight 2.7g. 13th - 15th century.
Notes:
The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it 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: 2012T574
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 27 mm
Width: 20.5 mm
Thickness: 8.4 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th August 2012 - Friday 10th August 2012
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 34973
Treasure case number: 2012T574
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Gem
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Pulham St. Mary
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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