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RING

Unique ID: WILT-D31114

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy probable ring of uncertain, possible Iron Age to medieval date. The ring is oval in plan (83.35mm in lenth, 74.6mm wide) and circular (c. 6.65mm wide) in cross section. Wear is visible internally (minimum 4.2mm wide). The smooth mid grey patina has been removed in places revealing the light green metal underneath. The ring is 53.94 grams.

The artefact has been suggested as a section of harness fitting, a ring and a bracelet. The internal wear suggests that it is unlikely that the artefact functioned as a bracelet. No diagnostic features are visible on the ring, consequently a broad Iron Age to medieval date is suggested.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly 300 BC
Date to: Exactly AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 83.35 mm
Width: 74.6 mm
Thickness: 7.45 mm
Weight: 53.94 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: WHM 1530

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Uffington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3088
Four figure Latitude: 51.590058
Four figure longitude: -1.568356
1:25K map: SU3088
1:10K map: SU38NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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