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FINGER RING

Unique ID: LVPL-48B993

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy finger ring dating from the Medieval the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan with an even hoop measuring 2.5mm in thickness. The bezel is flat, measuring 10mm in width, with each edge undulating with a notch in the centre. The object has a smooth dark green patina and is in good condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
District: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Walton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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