Record ID: LANCUM-165058
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy penannular ring or ring core of probable Bronze Age date (c. 1300-800BC). The ring is made from a circular sectioned loop with a moulded in feature around the outside circumferemce. It is wider in the middle than at the terminals. The material is quite degraded and only half of the ring survives, still, it is apparant that the terminal (the smaller diameter end) was flat. The wider end is more damaged and has been crudely broken. It may be a core onto which gold or silver would have been fixed and the finder comments that traces of gold may be pr…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8B4BED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy penannular ring of uncertain date, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC). The hoop is sub-pentagonal in cross-section with a flat inner surface and bevelled outer panels that meet at a circumferential ridge on the outer surface. The two terminals meet with little space between them. There is no trace of the gold coating that is usually found on Middle to Late Bronze Age penannular rings that are similar in style. Instead, the metal has a pale green-grey patina and is generally worn. The penannular ring measures 15mm in external width and 4.2mm in thickne…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-615AC8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Gold penannular ring Dimensions: external diameter (front to back) 10.1mm, external diameter (side to side) 10.7mm, internal diameter (front to back) approx. 6.0mm; internal diameter (side to side) approx. 6.5mm, diameter of body (internal to external) approx. 2.0mm; diameter of body (upper to lower face) 2.5mm, distance between terminals 0.3-0.5mm, weight (before conservation cleaning) 0.27g. This is a complete and very small penannular ring of gold with incised linear decoration around its sides and external diameter surface. Judging from surface dents and a localised small tear …
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Nicholas and Bonvilston Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-70330D
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy penannular ring of uncertain date, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC). The hoop is sub-pentagonal in cross-section with a flat inner surface, flat side panels and bevelled outer panels that meet at a circumferential ridge on the outer surface. The two terminals are parallel to each other and have relatively flat and worn faces that are rounded by wear. There is no trace of the gold coating that is usually found on Middle to Late Bronze Age penannular rings that are similar in style. Instead, the metal has a pale green-grey patina and is generally worn with …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-8A035F
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold penannular ring of late Bronze Age date. The ring is 17.5mm in diameter and has a circular cross section of 6mm diameter, with a gap of 2mm between the flat ends. The ring appears to be solid gold rather than plated as there are no evident cracks or fracturing in the surface which would be expected from corrosion of a copper alloy core. No decorative banding is evident.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-E2B412
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. Each terminates in a straight and even break. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. In those records, it is noted that gold tripartite penannular rings often lack secure archaeological contexts (Meeks, Craddock and Needham 2008: 13) while the …
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-70ECF8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. The terminals are of an inconsistent width, creating an oblique aperture. Diameter: 14.2mm; Width: 6.4mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.38g. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. Meeks et. al. (2008, 13) note that “although small, penann…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-07B8ED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300 -800 cal BC). The ring is made of gold bar that has a sub-oval cross-section with slightly flattened inner and outer faces. This bar has been bent into an approximately circular loop with a small gap (2.3mm) between two terminals. The ring is a gold colour with scratches of variable length width and depth across its outer surface. Dimensions: The ring has a maximum diameter of 17.1mm, is 5.6mm wide, 5.8mm thick and weighs 7.49 grams. Discussion:  Similarly proportioned, evenly …
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bix and Assendon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-6E0A6D
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle to Late Bronze Age gold penannular ring dating to c. 1300 - 750BC. A complete gold bi-partite penannular ring comprising of two bands of gold stacked one on top of the other, and apparently soldered together. Each band is sub-circular (oval) in cross-section and the ring is sub-circular (oval) when viewed in plan. The terminals are flat and nearly meet at the centre. There is no decoration on the ring. Thickness: 6.1 mm, Weight: 7.4 g, Diameter: 14.8 mm. Penannular rings are a relatively common class of artefact reported through …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chieveley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2A8B0B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T312 A complete gold plated pennannular ring dating to the Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. Description: A complete penannular ring, circular in cross section, with corrosion between the terminals. The corrosion likely indicates that it was made by covering a circular copper-alloy bar with gold sheet and hammering it flat, giving it the appearance of being made from solid gold. The ring was decorated with silver or silver rich gold wire, which covers the ring in a continuous spiral that provides a striped effect. Overall, it is in fairly good condition, but there are…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-23BCAB
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold (probably gold-plated) Late Bronze Age penannular ring, dating to the period 1150-750 BC. This ring weighs 10.50g. The ring has an external diameter of 18.3mm x 17.8mm and thickness of 7.5mm. The gap between the two terminals is 2.4mm and the central area has a diameter of 5.1mm x c.5.9mm. The metal which forms the loop has an oval cross-section. The width of the cross-section is the thickness of the ring and the cross-section's height is 7.2mm. The length of metal that forms the penannular ring is striped with yellow gold and silvery gold alloy wir…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-775561
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Penannular circular ring of late Bronze Age date, apparently made of gold throughout. The ring is almost circular in cross-section, with a flat facet around the interior. The ends are cleanly made across the thickness, forming a straight narrow gap 1.8mm wide at most. The ends are neat and flat, but cracked slightly implying that the gold may be a thick plating over a core of different material. The ring flares slightly in thickness, from 4.2mm wide and 4.8mm thick at the ends to 4.6mm wide and 5.1mm thick in the centre. The gold is an even co…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E64547
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, gold penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC). Description: The ring is formed from a gold rod with a broadly sub-oval cross-section which forms a circular penannular loop with a small gap between two terminals measuring  2.19mm.  The upper surfaces at each terminal end are slightly flattened creating a D-shaped cross section. The object is plain and covered with pitting, dents and scratches on all surfaces. This is a very robust example.  Measurements: leng…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Haywards Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9D0DD3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy penannular ring of possible Bronze Age date, c.1000 – 800 BC. The ring is circular in plan and section with a small gap between two flat terminals. The metal has a mid-green/black patina and is worn. The object is 14.7mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.1g Penannular rings are characteristic finds of the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC), usually being gold plated around copper cores. They are commonly referred to as 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' but their function remains uncertain. It is perhaps most likely that they were pe…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-5B9EEE
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold bi-partite penannular ring dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1300-800 BC.  The ring is comprised of two penannular rings of gold stacked one on top of the other and soldered together. Each ring is sub-circular (oval) in cross-section and sub-circular (oval) when viewed in plan. The terminals are flat one with a crack and another with a lenticular hole with possible void beneath. The external surfaces is scuffed with light scratches.  Measurements: The ring is 13.85 mm long, 12.69 mm wide at the gap and 6.46 mm …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cheriton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-21CEC3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, possible Bronze Age, penannular ring, 2000 - 1000 BC. The object comprises a single penannular loop formed like two joined cylinders that have been folded round. The terminals are rounded and appear complete. The whole object has a dark brown-green patina usually associated with prehistoric objects in this area. Width: 7.33 mm Thickness: 3.06 mm Weight: 5.7 g Diameter: 18 mm
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-284683
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Small penannular gold ring with decorative narrow banding in yellow and paler gold. The external surfaces are very worn. Visual inspection suggested that the piece consists of a gold covering over a base metal core; this was confirmed by scientific analysis. This is a well known Late Bronze Age type, decorative in character, dating to circa 1150-750 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-275770
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small penannular ring comprising a plain round to oval-sectioned hoop with flat terminals. The interior of the hoop and the flat terminal surfaces have not been polished. Gold content approximately 82%. The specific gravity at 16 is not low enough to indicate that the ring has a base metal core.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-259538
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An apparently complete, though slightly squashed, Late Bronze Age (1000-800 BC) gold penannular ring (or 'lock-ring'). It is hollow and triangular in cross-section, formed of two flat (angled) outer faces and an internal slightly concave face. The damage to one of the outer faces reveals a hollow interior and the faces formed of conjoined, narrow, circular-sectioned gold wires. There are sixteen of these wires on each outer face with an additional spinal wire at the outermost join and a wire forming the outer edges of the internal face along the opposite (inner) join. The inter…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-584607
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2022 T36 Description:  A complete, but bent, gold Middle Bronze Age composite penannular ring, dating to c1300-1100BC, made from four strands of gold wire, stacked on top of each other and fused together to produce a ribbed effect.  The wires are sub-circular in cross-section.  The ends are cut and slightly rounded. The ring has been pulled out of shape since deposition, forming its current C shape. Dimensions:  Length: 56.4 mm, Width: 5.5 mm, Thickness: 1.5 mm, Weight: 5.7 g Discussion and Dating:  …
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.