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RING
Unique ID: WAW-CA37F6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Ring of unknown function dating to Iron Age to Medieval period (c. 350 BC- AD c. 1500). The copper alloy ring is sub-circular in section with a sub-oval section. On pone portion of the ring there is severe wear which has caused the ring to narrow in depth and width. The opposite edge, on the interior, also shows signs of wear by the interior edge being slightly pointed. The surface of the ring has a well developed dark green patina. The ring measures 20.8mm long, 20.85mm wide, 5.2mm thick and weighs 4.6g.
The date of the ring is based primarily on the surface condition. As to function this is not known, but it probably is not a finger ring as having the wear on opposite edges would be unusual. The wear pattern may suggest it was a strap junction/fitting or scabbard fitting.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 200 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.8 mm
Width: 20.85 mm
Thickness: 5.2 mm
Weight: 4.6 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Monday 13th May 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Upton-upon-Severn (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO8338
Four figure Latitude: 52.04013561
Four figure longitude: -2.24925752
1:25K map: SO8338
1:10K map: SO83NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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