Record ID: GLO-E2B412
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. Each terminates in a straight and even break. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. In those records, it is noted that gold tripartite penannular rings often lack secure archaeological contexts (Meeks, Craddock and Needham 2008: 13) while the …
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-8372F2
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet gold strip or ribbon of Bronze Age date (2100 BC- 1150BC). The surface has been decorated with six parallel grooves running lengthwise. However, the original length and design of the artefact is obscured, as prior to deposition the item had been distorted and folded back on itself several times resulting in its current flattened form. Nevertheless, one thing that may point to its original function is the structure of the one remaining terminal. This is shown to be tapering with a fine hooked end and perhaps alludes to this artefact originally being used as a bracelet or s…
Created on: Friday 9th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-92912E
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and unfolded Copper Age basket ornament dated to 2500-2200BC. This item, possibly hair ornaments or ear rings, has been cut from thin gold sheet and would normally have been wrapped into a cylindrical 'basket' shape. This example has been flattened out and shows the full extent of the oval plate which is 38mm long and 16mm wide with semi-circular ends and long straight sides. The interior of the plate is decorated with two concentric lines that run around the outside, inside of this are four zones of about five to six vertical lines running perpendicular to the long edges. …
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-FE959E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold unidentified object possibly of the Bronze Age period, dating to 1500 BC- 800 BC. This consists of a rectangular strip of metal which has been rolled into a cylinder with wrapped overlapping terminals, the item has been subsequently squish resulting in its current flattened form. The outer face of the cylinder is decorated with eight parallel grooves running lengthwise. Discussion: This multi-grooved strip of gold is possibly a bead of potential Bronze Age date. It is similar to several examples recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme and dated to the Late Bronze …
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appleshaw', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A9AD4A
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two complete gold penannular rings dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300 – 800 cal BC). The first ring is in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop (15.0mm wide by 14.0mm high) and has a circular cross-section frame that is the same diameter (2.8mm) along its whole length. Both terminals have a shallow rectangular shaped recess in the centre of their face. There is a thick scar that runs along the top edge of the penannular from the right-hand terminal to just beyond the midsection of the frame. The second ring is a similar form being an oval-sectioned loop (15.…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-F6A0EF
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold loop of uncertain function made of square cross-sectioned rod that has been bent into a sub-circle shape, one side is slightly distorted and straight and the terminals are over-lapping. The rod is thickest at its centre and thinnest at the terminals. Dimensions: Weight: 8.44g; Diameter: 22mm by 22mm; Thickness: 5mm (max.) - 1mm (min.) Metal composition: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the ear-ring carried out by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research indicated a surface composition of approximately 86-87 % gold, 11-12 % silver and at least …
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-E9EC16
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The following is taken from the Treasure report written by Neil Wilkin (Curator of European Bronze Age collection) Descriptive catalogue Note on numbering, terminology and weight: The gold ornaments were recovered in three nested 'sets' and have been labelled with reference to set number followed by object number (i.e. A.1-2, B.1-4 & C.1-2). The goldwork has yet to be cleaned and the weights given are subject to change. As the ornaments were deposited in a 'nested' fashion, most are covered and obscured by others and set C has a central plug of soil. It was therefore not poss…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-46CA05
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age circular gold bead that is biconical profile. The interior is hollow with the walls made of thin sheets (less than a millimetre thick at the aperture). The inner face slightly rough suggesting the bead may have been cast. The following discussion has been taken from record NMS-AEC678 written by Dr Andrew Rogerson (Norfolk Senior Historic Environment Officer (Finds)) and Mr Neil Wilkin (Bronze Age Curator British Museum) The gold bead is likely to date to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1500-1100 BC) based on several close comparanda. The three biconical gold beads from the…
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-F8F3B7
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet gold strip that has been rolled into a cylinder, the edges are overlap with a slight gap. Below the gap in the middle of the body is an off centre hole 0.6mm in diameter. The outside edge is decorated with a series of transverse incised bands that cover the whole surface.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coberley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-9AA7B2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Thin strip of gold that has been hammered flat, 24mm long, 6mm wide and 0.4mm thick. One end has been broken off, the other narrows and thickens from a flat ribbon towards a buffer shaped terminal bent back along the length of the ribbon. Dimensions: 11mm long, 2mm wide, 2.5mm thick. Length 24mm, width 9mm, thickness 8mm, weight 1.57g. Discussion: The gold terminal and body fragment is that of a Late Bronze Age (1150-750 BC) penannular ribbon bracelet comparable to recent finds such as at West Wight, Isle of Wight (2002:13) Metal content: …
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Grandison', grid reference and parish protected.