Record ID: IOW-C60374
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A gold bezel from a Roman finger-ring, consisting of an intaglio within an ovoid sheet-metal setting, with the hoop of the ring almost entirely absent. The intaglio is of a dark-blue and grey stone, probably nicolo, which is engraved with a standing figure of Mars facing right, wearing a short tunic, a plumed helmet and holding a spear out in front and a shield that is resting on the ground behind. The intaglio is set within a recessed collar, rather crudely finished, that steps down to a lower rim decorated with incised lines that form 'V' shapes which run around the entirety of the …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-C21B7E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post-Medieval lead alloy possible cannon ball (c. 1500-c. 1800). This sub-spherical object has a flattened area, possibly due to impact. Two deep bisecting grooves may have been deliberately incised. This object is yellowish buff. Maximum diameter: 34.0mm (1.33858 inches); thickness: 29.8mm. Weight: 215.85g. (7.6145 ounces).
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.