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FINGER RING
Unique ID: NMS-93A6EF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Treasure Case 2016 T1016.
Description: Gold finger ring of medieval date. The bezel is square in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. It is set with a dark red step cut gem, probably a garnet. There is a small nick on one side of the bezel. The shoulders project from either side of the bezel and taper to the bottom of the loop.
Dimensions: Diameter: 17.5mm (internal diameter: 14.6mm), height: 20.6mm, thickness: 1.7mm, weight: 2.2g.
Date: c. AD 1200 - 1300.
Discussion: A number of similar examples have been reported as Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database, including: . ESS-FBAFF7 (2013 T226), KENT-470813 (2010 T609), BERK-825BE7 (2009 T585) & SOM-138A64 (2014 T441)
A similar example is depicted in a portrait of Elizabeth I, reproduced in Oman (1974, pl. 1, A & B). However, Oman notes that the style is typical of examples known from the 13th to 14th centuries (Ibid, pl. 14 - 16).
The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently, in terms of both age and precious metal content, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2016T1016
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 20.6 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd November 2016 - Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 53074
Other reference: IND02112016
Treasure case number: 2016T1016
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Gem
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Broadland (District)
Parish or ward: Woodbastwick (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TG3412
Four figure Latitude: 52.65520065
Four figure longitude: 1.45831411
1:25K map: TG3412
1:10K map: TG31SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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