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RING
Unique ID: NLM-E0A6C8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy ring. Cast ring of almost round section, retaining traces of casting flash around about half its internal circumference and with a discernible outer mould line. A distinctively pale creamy patina extends over part of the object. Possibly intended for horse harness, though the remaining flash and pristine condition might hint at its never having been used. Suggested date: Unknown, Late Iron Age to Roman, 100BC-AD410
Diameter: 44.4mm, Width of Band (clear of flash): 7.4mm, Thickness: 6.9mm, Weight: 44.18gms
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 100 BC
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 7.4 mm
Thickness: 6.9 mm
Weight: 44.18 g
Diameter: 44.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39751
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Wharton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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