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RING
Unique ID: IOW-49673E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy ring of uncertain function, probably Medieval to post-Medieval (1066-1800).
This ring was circular in plan prior to the loss of material around the edges. It is flat at the front and rear, bevelled internally and externally. Consequently, it is hexagonal in cross-section.
The ring is green with patches of a darker green patina.
Maximum external diameter: 25.5mm; maximum internal diameter: 16.3mm; thickness: 3.7mm. Weight: 6.35g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1066
Date to: Exactly AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 6.35 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd August 2015 - Sunday 2nd August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2015-1-304
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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