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RING
Unique ID: NMS-C127C1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Two medieval to post-medieval copper alloy rings of hexagonal cross-section. Possibly used in the suspension of drapes (Egan 1998, 62-4). Mid 14th - 16th century:
- external diameter 27mm, internal diameter 19mm, thickness 2.8mm.
- external diameter 23mm, internal diameter 14mm, thickness 2.4mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 2
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th November 2015 - Monday 12th December 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 61785
Other reference: SB022017
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Beachamwell (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TF7405
Four figure Latitude: 52.61489442
Four figure longitude: 0.56865148
1:25K map: TF7405
1:10K map: TF70NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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