BH-FC2DF3: Medieval to post-Medieval finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: BH-FC2DF3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy signet finger ring, dating from the Late Medieval to early post-Medieval periods.

The ring is 'stirrup shaped', the D-sectioned hoop expanding towards the shoulders, which flare into an oval bezel. Engraved into this bezel is the capital letter 'I' or 'H' (depending on orientation) contained within a beaded border, from the inner edge of which project inwards four equally-spaced chevrons.

Dimensions: hoop: 30mm wide, 31.8mm long/deep (bezel to back of hoop); bezel: 15.7mm wide. Weight: 21.25g.

Class: Signet

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.8 mm
Width: 30 mm
Weight: 21.25 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/159 - 14

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Tendring (District)
To be known as: Thorpe le Soken

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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