Record ID: SUSS-1CBAB0
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, copper cored, gold, Bronze Age, penannular ring, 1800-1000BC. The ring is is penannular with a small gap between the terminals, which are flat. The ring is circular in cross section. There is substantial copper alloy corrosion on the interior surface of the ring, suggesting that the ring has a copper alloy core, similar to other examples (SUSS-5EF5C1). These rings are often erroneously referred to as 'ring money' though there is no evidence to suggest that they were used as currency. They are predominantly believed to have been used for personal adornment, such as earri…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-5EF5C1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold, Bronze age, penannular ring, 1150-750 BC. This is a copper alloy core that has been gold coated, such as NMS-183C7E. One of the terminals has been damaged and the copper alloy core exposed. The ring is circular in section with flat opposed terminals. The ring has a tiger striped colouration around the inside of the internal diameter. This is a patination found on other examples such as HAMP-C18814 and SUSS-EA6735. These rings are often erroneously referred to as 'ring money' though there is no evidence to suggest that they were used as currency. They are predominantly believe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-5EA230
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age gold, lock-ring, 1000-750 BC. The ring is a Late Bronze Age example that has a triangular cross section. It is hollow and was constructed around a now lost organic core (possibly wood or wax: see La Niece and Cartwright 2009). The ring has flat terminals and is decorated on both outer facing surfaces with incised striations. These decorative lines are set at angles to one another in a triangular pattern. Dimensions: Width: 4.55 mm Thickness: 5.56 mm Weight: 2.97 g Diameter: 20.65 mm Discussion: Lock-rings are Late Bronze Age ornaments made from…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-1168B3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold penannular bracelet of possible Bronze Age date 1500-900BC. The bracelet is formed of a single continuous thick wire that has been formed into loops at the terminals and doubled back on itself. The wire has been soldered along its length to join the two parallel wires together, though there is a gap where the solder has failed. The terminal loops are slightly flattened at their tip. There are some scratches and striation on the metal possibly due to cleaning or deposition damage rather than decorative or manufacturing processes. The Bracelet would have had a relativ…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 4th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Plumpton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-585B49
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold, Bronze age, penannular ring, 1150-750 BC. Possibly a cast solid gold ring though some examples have shown that they are gold coated copper alloy cores, such as NMS-183C7E. The ring is circular in section with flat opposed terminals. These rings are often erroneously referred to as 'ring money' though there is no evidence to suggest that they were used as currency. They are predominantly believed to have been used for personal adornment, such as earrings or nose rings, they have even been suggested as hair ornaments. A complete example can be found in HAMP-0F9AF6 and there are nu…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Compton', grid reference and parish protected.