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RING
Unique ID: LVPL-C97CF6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper-alloy ring of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The object is worn and there is no visible decoration. One side of the object narrows slightly probably due to wear. Patches of dark green patina remain in places. Such plain rings are difficult to date and may have had a range of uses including suspension rings on straps.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.05 mm
Weight: 7.4 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st June 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Washingborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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