Record ID: NLM-C3C968
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible earring. A cast penannular D-section oval hoop, tapered towards one pointed end and one blunt end. A similar object (NLM-C1F814) was recently reported from the vicinity. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 Length: 23.1mm, Width: 17.5mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 1.89gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-C1F814
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible earring. Cast penannular oval loop, of rounded D-section and tapered to a point at either end. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 Length: 18mm, Width: 15.3mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 1.84gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-176616
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete crescentic copper alloy ring; possibly a Romano British earring cf. Allason-Jones (1989) Type 1. The hoop is crescent shaped, but bent open and oval in shape, 20.1mm in maximum diameter with an internal diameter of 14.4mm. It is undecorated with rounded cross section which narrows in diameter from a maximum of 3.1mm down towards tapering points (one has broken off) which oppose each other but do not meet.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-080662
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative pendant element, probably from a post medieval earring. The pendant is broadly ovate and openwork, comprised of four tapering petals with scalloped edges which form the sides of the object, with a pellet at the base and a small conical collar with a rounded suspension loop at the top. One of these petals is bent open. Traces of gilding remain.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-ACB13B
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman ear-ring; a cast penannular ring of copper alloy dating from AD 43 - 410, or perhaps into the Early Medieval period. The ring has a sub-circular cross-section and tapers to a point at either end. Length: 19.3mm, Width: 22.9mm, Thickness: 4.2mm and Weight: 2.78g. A similar example is SWYOR-453373. Objects of this shape seem to be quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpreted as earrings. Similar objects have, however, also been found from later, Early Medieval contexts. They too have been most commonly identified …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: CAM-EF287A
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy penannular ring. The ring has an oval shape, length 16.2mm x width/depth 13.4mm x thickness 5.5mm. The internal aperture measures width 9.7mm x depth c.8.2mm. It weighs 2.82g, has a 'D' shaped cross-section, straight internal surface and convexly curved exterior. The metal tapers to rounded terminals at each end. A gap of 2.3mm is present between the terminals. The patina is mottled with mid green, paler orangey-brown and dark grey-green patches. Much of the original surface is missing due to shallow corrosion/damage. It is possible that this migh…
Created on: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Peterborough Unitary Authority', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-72D209
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Penannular Ear Ring (AD 43-410). The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and taper towards to upper portion towards the terminals. The terminals are narrowed, both terminals taper to a blunted point. The two ends do not join or overlap. Height: 25.41mm, Width: 24.98mm, Thickness: 4.73mm, Weight: 4.7g The metal is dark green in colour with areas of light green corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: BH…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-72C94E
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Penannular Ear Ring (AD 43-410). The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and taper toward to upper portion toward the terminals. The terminals are narrowed, one is pointed the opposing side terminates in a break, resulting in the loss of the terminal. The two ends do not join or overlap. Height: 20.78mm, Width: 25.69mm, Thickness: 5.10mm, Weight: 3.1g The metal is dark brown in colour with areas of dark green corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-3DDCC1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible fragment of a gold earring probably of Roman date (AD 43-300). The object is composed of the hook portion of an earring, the object is circular in cross section and U shaped in plan. Both ends taper to points. One end would have would have affixed to a decorative element, now missing. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMS-F06C53 (2021T21), WAW-C55D85 (2019T25), NARC-758D95 (2018T75), BM-489856, YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716), SF-F53D92 (2005T166). In the absence of the decorative element, an exact type cannot be det…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-665675
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold filigree ear-ring or pendant of Victorian date. Hollow stamped gold with applied filigree circa 1860-1870. 
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: ESS-293769
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable earring (Allason-Jones Type 1) of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). Description: This object was originally circular but is now bent out of shape and forms an irregular hoop which has an oval cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and tapers towards the terminals which end in blunt points, the metal is dark green in colour. Measurements: Height: 33mm, Width: 24mm, Thickness: 4mm (max.), Weight: 9.4g Discussion:  Objects of this shape are quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpre…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: NMS-75CDDB
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Middle Iron Age copper alloy probable ear ring, now crescentic with both ends broken (not recently) and sharp but recently scuffed outer edge. If the object was circular when complete then the central aperture would have been far from centrally placed. The thickness increases inwards from the edge to form a well-defined ridge on both faces before decreasing to the aperture, and the thickness at the ridge decreases towards the breaks. See LIN-4703F6 for a discussion and a list of comparanda. Weight 5.51g. Diameter/width 22.6mm. Diameter of aperture 7.7mm. Thickness …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: SF-25E2C1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy probable ear ring, dating to circa AD 43-410). The penannular hoop is circular in cross-section and gradually tapers from the centre to each terminal. The terminals overlap. The form is consistent with Allason-Jones' 1989,Type 1. Diameter: 25.8mm; Width: 4.9mm; Thickness: 4.9mm; Weight: 5.43g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nayland with Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D986B1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly an ear-ring of uncertain date, possibly Post-Medieval to Modern c.AD 1700-1900 The object is crescent shaped with a central bulge and the ends tapering to a triangular point that meet in the centre. The decorated outside surface is convex and carries four linear raised stretched ovals that appear a light brown. The inside surface is slightly concave. One curled edge is damaged. The object has a reddish-brown patina with patches of light green. Length: 16.59 mm; Thickness: 9.43 mm; Weight: 5.48g. 
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aslockton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-80BFAB
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring or unfinished earring of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is circular in plan (max external diameter 21.7mm, internal 18.8mm) with a narrow band measuring 1.3mm wide at the narrowest point that gradually widens and thickens towards the top. The top of the ring (or bottom, if an earring) is decorated by a moulding (D-shaped in section) covering half of the ring and reaches its thickest/widest point at the apex where it measures 3.4mm wide by 3.2mm thick. The moulding is decorated by diagonal incised lines creating a ‘wave’ affect. I…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: ESS-74B7E2
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crescentic copper alloy ring, potentially either a Roman earring of Allason-Jones (1989) Type 1 or an early Medieval finger ring of Anglo-Scandinavian style. 
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: SF-F966A6
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman coppe alloy pennanular ring with overlapping ends, possibly an earring, dating to circa AD 43-410. Broadly oval in plan with a flattened top, it has a rounded outer face and flat underside, D-shaped in secton. The penannular terminals have straight edges. Though now heavily worn, four transverse ridges can be discerned just above the terminal on one face. Ridges at one or both terminals are a distinctive signifier of Allason-Jones' 1989 Type 2a ear-rings. Diameter: 21.5mm; Width: 3.6mm; Thickness: 2.1mm; Weight: 3.21g.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-BB3FD8
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two Roman gold ear-rings, one (A) a hook ear-ring, the other (B) a hoop ear-ring. A) Gold ear-ring of disc, bar and pendant type, its hook slightly distorted, the disc dented and damaged at one side, and one of the two pendants lacking. The embossed disc and double-ridged trapezoidal crossbar are fastened to an integral plain back-plate. The disc conceals the lower part of the hook, which is fastened to its back-plate. Similarly, the fastening of the two pendant hooks at the lower part of the back-plate is concealed behind the crossbar. The surviving pendant, undoubtedly orig…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: LON-0FF554
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy penannular ear ring dating from AD 43-410. The ear ring is sub-circular and formed of an incomplete hoop which has a rectangular cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and tapers towards the terminals which end in sharp point, the two ends do not join but overlap. The ring is decorated on the outer surface with twelve diagonal incised lines. Dimensions: diameter: 18.07mm; width: 4.30mm; thickness: 2.44mm; weight: 1.66g Objects of this shape are quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpreted as earrings (Allason-Jone…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 24th April 2022
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Record ID: BH-31DF6A
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy ring, probably an ear ring, dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The penannular hoop is circular in cross-section and gradually tapers from the centre to each terminal. The terminals overlap each other, touching. The surfaces of the hoop are smoothly finished with some patchy corrosion. The patina is otherwise light and dark brown in colour. The object measures 19.8mm external diameter and the band is a maximum of 3.3mm thick. It weighs 2.39 grams. There are several other such objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (e.…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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