ESS-88193A: Post medieval copper alloy finger ring

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FINGER RING

Unique ID: ESS-88193A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast copper-alloy finger ring of probable Post Medieval date, c. 1600 - 1800.

The bezel is flat and diamond shaped and has an incised border around its edge. The shoulders are formed of two projecting moulded knops.

The band is slightly keeled, and 'D' shaped in section. There appear to be no makers marks present.

Dimensions: weight: 3.4g, diameter: 23.3mm, thickness: 1.8mm

Notes:

Photograph by Robert Farrow, photography volunteer

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.4 g
Diameter: 23.3 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Basildon (District)
Parish or ward: Billericay (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ6894
Four figure Latitude: 51.61974983
Four figure longitude: 0.4253674
1:25K map: TQ6894
1:10K map: TQ69SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Built over

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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