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FINGER RING
Unique ID: NMS-762FB4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Rather worn post-medieval gilt copper alloy finger ring without a bezel. The edges of the D-sectioned hoop are scalloped and the outer face carries four unevenly spaced pointed oval facets. Gilding survives to a greater extent on the inner face. Diameter 21mm. Width and thickness of hoop 4.5 - 6 and 1.4mm. 17th - 18th century.
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
Width: 6 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th June 2017 - Wednesday 20th December 2017
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 62290
Other reference: ECKC012018
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: Rocklands (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TL9897
Four figure Latitude: 52.53485856
Four figure longitude: 0.9178998
1:25K map: TL9897
1:10K map: TL99NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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