Record ID: PAS-2D3218
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold band with a narrow tang/fastening hook at one end and blunt rounded terminal at one end (with a roughly pierced hole to receive the fastening hook). Both sides of the ornament are folded over to create an overall [ shape (similar to other objects of this date and style, cf. the Binstead 'rings', discussed below). The object has been distorted and crumpled. It is not clear whether the damage occurred before or after deposition, but the latter is probable given the lack of clear or intentional breakage. Dimensions: In its current state the object has dimensions of 30mm …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-7873E6
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Number: 2018 T22 PAS Database number: WAW-7873E6 Period: Middle to Late Bronze Age, c.1300 - 800 BC Date of Discovery: September 2017 Circumstances of discovery: Metal detected. Description: An incomplete penannular composite gold ring which is broadly C-shaped and comprises of three separate bars which are sub-oval in section and possibly soldered together. One terminal end of a bar is broken and is fragmentary compared to the other two bars. Otherwise the terminals are flat with slightly rounded edges. Dimensions: Length: 21.51mm Width: 13.61mm Thickness: 6.71mm We…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brimfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E4B5D6
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report on Potential Treasure for H M Coroner A Gold penannular ring from Dorstone, Herefordshire. Treasure Number: 2016-T811 PAS Database number: HESH-E4B5D6 Period: Later Bronze Age (1200-750 BC) Date of Discovery: August 2014 Circumstances Discovery whilst metal detecting of discovery: HM Coroner: Mr Bricknell Description: A complete gold penannular ring being C shaped in plan and having an irregular sub-rectangular cross section. The ring is formed from a short length of gold rod whose external edges have been shaped to form an i…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorstone', 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.