Record ID: SF-904C8B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete medieval silver gilt finger ring, the hoop has a lozenge shaped bezel which is incised with two clasped hands and the outer face of the hoop itself carries the inscription II E SVS, presumably meaning Jesus. Dimensions: Internal diameter: 19.20mm External diameter: 21.57mm Weight: 2.61g Height of hoop: 3.38mm Height of bezel: 6.89mm Discussion: This type of finger ring is a 'Fede' (Italian meaning 'faith') ring, such rings were a popular love token from the 12th century and remained so well into 19th century. The hands joined symbolised the…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kettleburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F29AB6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval iconographic silver-gilt finger ring, probably fifteenth century in date. The ring has a ridged, bi-faceted bezel; each facet is crudely engraved with a Saint. The hoop is D-shaped in section and decorated with a series of raised diagonal bands, with transverse grooves across them giving a beaded affect. Those in the shoulder area have additional decoration in the form of incised crosses between them. Discussion: A number of medieval iconographic finger rings have been published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport in the Treasure Annual Reports, for …
Created on: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-740B36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete Medieval Silver gilt finger ring with a bezel projecting outwards in a triangular 'stirrup shape' topped by an oval setting of red glass, which is now incomplete. The band has a rectangular cross-section and its outer face is decorated with repeated V-shaped grooves, which probably represent sleeves, as on the band opposite the bezel are two moulded clasped hands. Each hand is bordered by three incised lines indicating cuffs. The interior of the band is undecorated. Traces of gilding survive on both faces of the ring. Discussion: Stirrup shaped bezels are us…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-84D477
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete medieval gold finger ring. The hoop is an oval-sectioned band which flares slightly at the shoulders. The bezel is lozenge-shaped in profile and oval in plan; it stands proud of the hoop and contains a dark red gem, probably a garnet. Discussion: This finger ring is similar to another example from Kington St Michael, Wiltshire (2003 T326) (Treasure annual report 2003, 102, no 169). Dimensions: 22.80mm in external diameter and 19.41mm internally, 3.66g in weight.
Created on: Monday 23rd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near bury st edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0D09B2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver-gilt medieval iconographic finger-ring. The bezel is rectangular in shape, with angled corners, and is engraved with a standing bearded figure of St. John the Evangelist, who holds a covered chalice in his left hand and appears to bless the cup with his right hand. The hoop has a D-shaped section and is decorated with alternating diagonal raised plain and beaded bands. Each shoulder is divided into two facets, by a beaded band running along its centre. Leaf-shaped motifs are engraved on either side of the beaded rib, one shoulder also shows traces of green enamel dec…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2CE0A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold finger ring, the hoop is now slightly bent and has a D-shaped section which flares slightly towards the shoulders. The shoulders are decorated with longitudinal grooves and sleeves before two clasped hands which make up the bezel. Discussion: This finger ring is most likely to be of later medieval or early post medieval in date. Dimensions: 21.55mm in length, 17.46mm in width externally, 20.40mm by 17.18mm internally, 2g in weight..
Created on: Monday 8th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5E1B31
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete and distorted silver gilt finger ring of 15th century date. Part of the hoop, now straightened, one shoulder and part of the bezel now survive, the rest of the finger ring is missing due to old breaks. The hoop is decorated with an engraved star motif and below the shoulder an engraved pair of chevrons. The shoulder has a central longitudinal ridge and a concave rectangular field to either side of this is decorated with diagonal grooves. The bezel fragment also has an engraved design which appears to be foliate in style, with a pair of pointed oval-shaped le…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edumnds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-260FE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold finger ring of Medieval date. It has a d-shaped hoop which is complete. It is decorated on the outside face with lozenges infilled with groups of pellets. It widens slightly to form a stirrup-shaped like bezel with a circular hole for a setting, which is missing. It is bent out of shape due to post-depositional damage. Discussion: For comparison see a silver finger-ring from Ewell, Surrey (2005 T93) dated to the 13th Century.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9123D1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold finger ring made of a flattened band engraved on the exterior with a French inscription in lower-case gothic or 'black-letter' script. The inscription begins with a small cross, and the words alternate with three very similar designs of a two-branched plant, one branch shorter and the other longer, each with thin leaves and ending in a feathery trefoil flower. The inscription reads en bon cuer (in good heart). There is also engraving on the interior of the hoop, made up of a single wheat stalk followed by what looks like two sets of initials separated b…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Southwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-02FF54
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring made of a flattened band engraved with flowers and leaves on the external face. The engraving is split into three parts with words engraved between each. From comparable examples these are likely to be in French and may read 'en bon an' which was a fairly common phrase meaning 'a good year'.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cretingham', grid reference and parish protected.