Record ID: YORYM-859425
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy finger ring, formed from a modified and cut-down bracelet, of Roman date, c.AD 200 – 400. The object is formed of a strip of metal, rectangular in plan and section. It is curved and with its two terminals brought together, forming a almost closed loop. Both terminals feature transverse cuts with one terminal slightly wider than the other. The exterior of the loop features decoration. From the less wide terminal decoration begins with a circumferential groove which is joined by a second groove halfway around the loop. The…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4AC301
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Guiraud type 2a. Henig type III. The bezel of the finger ring is ovate with a recessed upper surface which is now empty. To either side of the bezel the ovate sectioned shoulders narrow into a circular sectioned hoop. Both arms terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a dark grey/green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 21.6mm long, 10.9mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.9g. Ref: Flynn, T. (2016) Finds Recording Guide: Finger-Rings; https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/finger-rings/#Roman_fing…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F754C1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 200. Guiraud type 2. Henig type XII. The bezel of the finger ring is ovate with a recessed upper surface which is now empty. A raised lip is present around the bezel. To either side of the bezel the shoulders narrow width and taper in thickness before both terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a mid-grey/green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 19.95mm long, 12.97mm wide, 2.82mm thick and weighs 3.41g. Ref: Flynn, T. (2016) Finds Recording Guide: Finger-Rings; https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordin…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CE12EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though damaged silver finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1950. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop with sides which expand smoothly to a rectangular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in section, the bezel has a thin rectangular section. The bezel is incised with the initials FWD. The W is slightly smaller than the other letters and overlays the back of the D. The letters are capitalised and formed of parallel irregularly spaced lines. The initials are framed by an incised rectangular border though the lines do not meet at the corners. Three central parallel line…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-636C59
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy finger ring of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 850-1100. The loop is formed from a single piece of copper-alloy and is sub-circular in section with slight facets on the interior edges of the ring. The ring is comprised of a thicker centre which tapers either side to points which would have overlapped to form the ring shape but are now apart. It is unclear if these terminal ends are still complete or damaged. The ring is seemingly undecorated. The entire object measures 27.02mm in length, 21.95mm in width, 2.17mm in …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9115BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy finger ring of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 850-1100. The loop is formed from a single piece of copper-alloy and is sub-circular in section with slight facets on the interior edges of the ring. The ring is comprised of a wider and thicker centre which tapers either side to points that overlap to form the ring shape. It is unclear if these terminal ends are now incomplete but a full ring is still formed. The ring is currently sub-circular in form due to post-depositional damage. The ring is seemingly undecorated. The e…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-045731
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy signet type finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1400 - 1600. The bezel is lozenge-shaped with a sub-rectangular section. The upper surface bears an incised design, possibly a swan, within a zig-zag border. The shoulders extend to either side of the bezel into the D-sectioned hoop. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The finger ring is 26.7mm long, 27.3mm in diameter, 15.1mm wide, 5.1mm thick and weighs 10.4g. Signet rings engraved with a merchant’s mark, a rebus, a heraldic badge or (most commonly) with an initial, are c…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DE9B29
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The object is circular with a thick D-shaped section. No decoration or hallmarks are present and there are two nick marks to the edge. The metal has a shiny yellow patina and is in good condition. The ring is 25.4mm in diameter, 5.6mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 11.8g. The finger ring has been seen by curators at the British Museum who state that, due to the undiagnostic nature of the object it cannot be securely dated and, as such, would fall outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-0B51D1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c. AD 43-200. Henig Type II. The object is composed of an oval shaped bezel, set with undecorated blue glass enamel, from which narrowing plain shoulders extend to either side. The band continues to narrow to the reverse and loops completely. There is no decoration visible on the band of the object. The metal is dark green in colour with a worn smooth patina. The ring measures 15.17mm in diameter and 1.73mm in loop thickness with a bezel measuring 4.58mm in width and 6.09mm in length. It weighs 0.89g. The size of the ring …
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B31240
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1129. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface appears undecorated though a series of irregularly sized and spaced grooves are present to either edge. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with a line of capitalised Roman text reading "TRVTHE SHALL DELYVER ML”. A cross pattee is present at the beginning of the inscription and each word is separated by a small, punched triangle. Traces of black niello remain within th…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8D611D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 250.  Henig Type II/ Guiraud Type 2. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop, widest at the bezel, tapering to the narrowest point at the other side. The section tapers from D-shaped at the bezel to ovate. An ovate gem is set within the bezel. It is raised with sides which slope outward to where it sits. The gem is incised with a running quadruped, possibly a lion or dog. The metal has a dark brown/red patina and is worn. The finger ring is 23.1mm long, 13.8mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 5.3g. This finger …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A69B9B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Guiraud type 2. Henig type III. The bezel of the finger ring is ovate with a recessed upper surface which is filled with patchy red enamel. Within this enamel is a zigzag motif. To either side of the bezel the ovate sectioned shoulders narrow into a oval sectioned hoop. Both arms terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a dark grey/green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 19.08mm long, 10.92mm wide, 18.12mm thick and weighs 4.64g. Ref: Flynn, T. (2016) Finds Recording Guide: Finger-Rings; https://find…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E802E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300. The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has one coil and is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 25.4mm long, 24.4mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 4.8g. Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-EA788B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
ON FORUM An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 300-450.  The finger ring comprises a raised rectangular bezel within a double grooved border. The hoop extends to either side of the bezel, widening slightly and terminating in worn breaks. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The finger ring is 18mm long, 10.7mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 2.7g. This integral cast bezel is intended to mimic the traditional glass or gem intaglio. 
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BCB111
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T661. Description:  An incomplete possible silver finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Henig type II; Guiraud's type 2. The hoop of the finger ring is ovate in form and section. An ovate recessed bezel is present to the widest part of the hoop and the shoulders taper away from the bezel. The bezel is empty. Dimensions: Length: 22.4mm; Width: 11.5mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 7.2g. Discussion: The finger ring fits into Guiraud's type 2 (Henig type II), which dates from the 1st to early 3rd centuries. These are a very common type of Roman fi…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6D92D9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Medieval date, c. AD 1200-c. 1500. The object is composed of the bezel and shoulders, with the lower band missing due to old, abraded and worn breaks. Approximately 60% of the ring remains. The object is C-shaped in section and oval in plan. The bezel is ovate and appears to be decorated with unclear lettering. No cells for settings are visible. The bezel is heavily abraded and worn. From the bezel, each shoulder, 'D'-shaped in cross-section, tapers in width to a worn break. The finger ring has a mid-brown/gre…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-565C07
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Guiraud type 2. Henig type III. The bezel of the finger ring is ovate with a recessed upper surface which is now empty. To either side of the bezel the ovate sectioned shoulders narrow into a circular sectioned hoop. Both arms terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a dark grey/green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 21.6mm long, 8.8mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Ref: Flynn, T. (2016) Finds Recording Guide: Finger-Rings; https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/finger-rings/#Roman_finger…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-DF2125
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1600 - 1800. The bezel is square with a thin rectangular section and is incised with the monogram JM (The J is set over the centre of the M). the monogram is within a faint beaded border with a small spray of flower to the bottom right corner. Sub-triangular shoulders extend to either side of the bezel into the hoop. The shoulders are decorated with incised leaves within a beaded triangular border. The hoop is complete with a D-shaped section and is undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fing…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B805BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300. The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has three coils. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 15.9mm tall, 27.9mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 17.7g. Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as harness…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B6486A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T456. Description:  A complete silver ‘TOT’ type finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The hoop is circular with an ovate section and expands to triangular shoulders which flank a wide square bezel. The bezel has a raised central circular panel incised with the letters ‘IOI’. The outer edges of the bezel, above and below the central panel, have a row of four integral raised pellets. The shoulders are decorated with two chevron motifs, widest at the bezel end and tapering to meet where the shoulders narrow to form the hoop …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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