Record ID: DEV-C41A0F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late medieval inscribed gold finger ring. The ring consists of a plain band with beaded edges on the exterior face defining a slightly recessed central band. This is inscribed in black letter with the words de bon coer (of good heart), with the words alternating with engraved floral motifs. The interior of the band is plain, with no maker’s or hall marks present on the ring. Oman (1974: 39) notes that black letter inscriptions are popular on love rings from the mid-14th century onwards, with examples from the 15th century onwards typically being plain bands, as opposed to ge…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shute CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-863A98
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coiled copper alloy finger ring of probable Roman date, probably dating to c. 43-410. The ring consists of a narrow strip of copper alloy, 3.8mm wide and 2.0mm thick coiled around itself twice; sub-rectangular in cross-section and terminating in a worn break at one end tapering into a rounded point at the other. The finger ring has now been slightly deformed. Dimensions: across hoop 18.4mm; width 7.8mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 3.61g. Although largely undiagnostic the ring is from a site producing large amounts of Roman material and a similar date range can be assumed likely in…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.