Record ID: WILT-3AE9EE
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper alloy ring of uncertain function, probably dating to the Bronze Age to Early Roman period, c. 2400 BC - AD 100. The ring has a sub-circular frame and flat sub-oval cross section, there are no obvious signs of wear. It has a grey-green patina. Diameter: 22.3mm; Thickness: 4.3mm; Weight: 5.90g It is difficult to parallel such an undiagnostic find, it was possibly part of a horse harness. However, similar rings have been found associated with Roman coin hoards, presumably part of the bag which had held the hoard, but may have been used for a variety of purposes at dif…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-55C14F
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring with hexagonal cross section and slightly uneven thickness and width of unknown date. The exterior edge of the object has a slightly hexagonal plan, with two straightened parallel edges, one of which corresponding with internal wear. The object is undecorated but has prominent striations from filing in some places. Dimensions: length 30.4mm; width 28.9mm; thickness 3.1mm; weight 5.37g. Such rings are largely undatable and can be as early as Iron Age, but it is most likely a Medieval to Post-Medieval horse harness ring, possibly to link two straps given its …
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BBB2E4
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring uncertain date. The hoop is circular shape and measures 18.13mm in diameter (internal 13.29mm). The upper face is decorated with four circumferential bands formed of fine pellets. The ring was possibly gilded. The ring weighs 2.39g. It has been suggested that this object may have been a finger ring yet no direct parallels have been found for the decoration, therefore the object type has tentatively be described as a ring.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-196F54
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable (Iron Age to Post-Medieval) copper alloy multi-purpose ring, circular in cross-section . It measures 23.29x22.35mm in 'diameter' (internal c.16mm), 2.63mm in thickness and weighs 3.05g. Tooling marks are apparent on both faces. Rings like these are numerous and would have been multi-purpose, eg.for hanging keys from a belt etc.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.