Record ID: SOMDOR-89E565
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A spiral shaped ring possibly a finger ring formed from a length of cast copper alloy of probable later prehistoric or early Roman date. The ring is in the form of a close and thick spiral of just over two complete turns, 4.9mm in width and 3.3mm thick. It weighs 14.7g. The ring has been distorted but formerly had an external diameter of about 24mm. Its cross-section is rectangular with rounded corners. Both terminals are slightly rounded and the surfaces plain and undecorated. The ring has a rich green patina and an uneven, pitted surface. A similar finger ring has been excavated at …
Created on: Friday 20th October 2006
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.