KENT-4CD331: Copper alloy seal finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: KENT-4CD331

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper alloy finger ring with circular bezel bearing a seal matrix. The seal itself consists of a central large 'W', with a crude leaf design to either side.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1540
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 28.5 mm
Width: 26.4 mm
Thickness: 14.8 mm
Weight: 10 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd August 2003

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: RMMDC 2003 rally find 15 (Sunday)

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Folkestone and Hythe (District)
Parish or ward: Old Romney (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR0325
Four figure Latitude: 50.988595
Four figure longitude: 0.891077
1:25K map: TR0325
1:10K map: TR02NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: RMMDC rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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