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RING
Unique ID: KENT-A512A4
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Published 
Silver wire ring or ferrule, formed of interwoven strands of wire. This object has been interpreted as a probable 19th century ferrule, perhaps from a walking cane. However, it also bears a superficial similarity to Viking objects, specifically domed mounts formed of interwoven or plaited silver wire.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2003T86
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 800
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 6.21 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2003
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure case 2003/T86
Treasure case number: 2003T86
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Canterbury (District)
To be known as: Chislet
References cited
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