CAM-E1B653: An iron ring of uncertain date or function.

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RING

Unique ID: CAM-E1B653

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An iron ring of uncertain date or function. The ring has a circular cross-section with a diameter of 3.8mm. The external diameter is 29.3mm and the internal diameter is 21.6mm. Weight 5.31g. The ring is a rusty orangey brown colour, a few tiny patches of the surface rust have detached however this artefact appears to be in a relatively stable condition at present.

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: 3.8 mm
Weight: 5.31 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2016 - Thursday 31st March 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Chaddleworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4279
Four figure Latitude: 51.50837598
Four figure longitude: -1.39622044
1:25K map: SU4279
1:10K map: SU47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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