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FINGER RING

Unique ID: LVPL-D6A922

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of a simple circular hoop which is D-shaped in cross-section. The object is worn and corroded. A small amount of gilding remains on the inside of the hoop and some possible lettering. The ring is probably intended to be an imitation of a posy ring. The object is worn with a light dusty green patina. A similar example which can be found on the database is Ellis, L (2012) SUR-8F5F51 A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/528314.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.94 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 21.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2012

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Knowsley (Metropolitan District)
District: Knowsley (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Halewood

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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