Record ID: SF-7CD423
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain and undecorated copper alloy penannular ring of Medieval date. It is oval in shape with a D-shaped section and tapers from a thick hoop to flattened terminals that do not quite touch. On the upper and lower surfaces of the ring are traces of an added precious metal coating that is silver in colour but due to lack of corrosion to the metal may well be the remains of a gold alloy sheath, which would have encased the copper alloy core. The upper surface has a deep incision that is probably the result of post-depositional damage. It measures 22.36mm in length, 18.90mm in width, 8mm…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0F8347
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete probably copper-alloy pennanular ring with a banded gold sheath, more commonly known as 'ring money.' It measures 14mm in diameter and has a sub-circular cross-section, measuring c4mm in width and c4mm in depth. Due to its small size this example could be a half unit piece. The ends of the ring are flat and are 1.5mm apart. A copper-alloy core is suggested as the sheath is cracked on one of the exterior faces near to one terminal. Within in this crack a dark brown colour can be seen, this is likely to be dirt. Lighter transverse circumference lines can be seen around t…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF7547
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold foil plated ring with silvery gold wire inlaid into the gold foil. The ring has a diameter of 15.5 mm and it is sub-square or sub-circular in cross-section, measuring 5 mm deep and 5 mm wide; the faces are most flattened near to the terminals. The ends of the ring butt right up against each other and are joined by corrosion from the core. A copper-alloy core is suggested by green corrosion products in two places, both on the interior surface of the ring; behind the terminals, and where the gold sheath has cracked on the opposite side from the terminals. Further damage to the gold…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-45670E
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold-plated Late Bronze Age penannular ring, dating to 1150-800 BC. The inner edge is slightly flattened. At the ends, the edges have several cracks, which reveal the copper-alloy core. In the gap between the two ends of the ring there is a fragment of copper-alloy corrosion. The surface is decorated with a series of parallel bands of two different colours or alloys of gold. Dimensions: 17.51mm external diameter; internal diameter 6.51mm; 6.73mm in thickness. It weighs 7.65g. Discussion: From NMGW-04216C 'The penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which ha…
Created on: Friday 1st February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldringham cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6CDBFB
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but distorted solid gold penannular ring dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1550-1150 BC. It is broadly oval in plan view and plano-convex in section, being formed of three 'D' sectioned bands which have been soldered together, though in places these are starting to come away from one another. The terminals are squared off, but now overlap due to damage. Date: 1550-1150 BC Dimensions: The external diameter of the penannular ring is 12.16mm, while the bands have a maximum width of 8.74mm and a maximum thickness of 1.33mm. It weighs 3.68g. Discussion: Composite pen…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A6DEC7
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Middle Bronze Age gold composite ring consisting of three penannular solid rods of gold possibly soldered together. Each ring has a circular section. Dimensions: 12.79mm in external diameter and 7.89mm in internal diameter, 6.65mm in height and 5.65g in weight. Each gold ring is c2.29mm in thickness. Discussion: This ring is very similar to other examples from elsewhere such as LIN-9F2713,(2011 T580) and SUSS-63B7A6 (2012T165). Similar rings are often found threaded on to gold bracelets, such as those from Granta Fen Cambridgeshire, on twisted torcs, such as those from…
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

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.