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FINGER RING

Unique ID: SUR-6688A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible cast copper alloy finger ring, probably of the stirrup type, which is very worn. An alternative identification of this object is that it is a finger grip for a post medieval object such as scissors or a candle holder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22.07 mm
Width: 20.92 mm
Weight: 1.46 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 14-1398

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: West Hendred (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4489
Four figure Latitude: 51.59813251
Four figure longitude: -1.36615674
1:25K map: SU4489
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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