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FINGER RING
Unique ID: HAMP-056071
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy finger ring of unknown date but possibly dating to the Medieval/Post Medieval period. It is very plain with no visible decoration on it, but is does have a slightly elongated hexagonal bevel. The band is sub-hexagonal in cross-section, measuring 3.45mm by 5.30mm (only 3.60mm at the bevel). Overall the ring is 26.50mm in diameter, 3.45mm thick and weighs 6.01g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.45 mm
Weight: 6.01 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013 - Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3667
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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