Record ID: LANCUM-CE9AE3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
This is a copper alloy finger-ring often called a decade ring or rosary ring, probably dating from the 16th or 17th century AD. The bezel of the ring is engraved with the letters IHS ( a Greek abbreviation for Jesus), a cross and three arrow shapes which represent the three nails in Jesus's hands and feet.The ring is decorated wth ten other knobs. The decade ring takes its name from the fact that it has ten knobs to help in counting prayers, similar to (but more discreet than) a rosary. Rosaries were forbidden in England and Wales by a statute of 1571, but the act does not mentio…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 30th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WALTON-LE-DALE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT675
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval finger ring, hoop decorated with incised geometric lines in style of sun and petals.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-4DCDB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
White metal ring, silver with flat bezel and wreath motif round the hoop. There is not enough evidence to confirm that this is pre 1716 and so does not therefore qualify as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996
Created on: Sunday 8th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
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