Record ID: SWYOR-A0C2D2
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular hoop. The hoop is not a complete circle and the terminals taper to points with a gap of about 4mm between. The hoop is plain and undecorated but there is a rib running along the centre of the metal around the circumference. These objects are impossible to accurately date when out of context but have been cited as parts of jewellery (possibly earrings or hair decorations) from a Bronze Age context right through to Medieval times. The piece weighs 2.03g and measures 20.16mm in length, 19.2mm in width and 3.18mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Towton', grid reference and parish protected.