Record ID: LANCUM-972281
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Three silver rings from Cumwhitton burial (grave 24) The precious metal finds from the grave comprise three heavily corroded silver rings. Surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content for them of 97%. The associated non-precious metal finds from the grave are also listed below. 1) a finger-ring consisting of a strip forming a plain, lozenge-shaped bezel with tapered shoulders and the ends twisted round each other; diameter, 25 mm max; height of bezel, 11 mm max (find no. 798). This form of ring is typical of the Viking period and…
Created on: Monday 16th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-F2F201
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Two cast copper alloy 'domed' oval brooches (tortoise) brooches dating to the Early Medieval (Viking) period, early 10th century (Circa 900 - 925 AD). These are double shelled oval brooches. They have highly stylised zoomorphic design on them, and are identical in style, type P51 (Jansson). They are gilded with silver and gold coloured metal (possibly gold and tin). The underneath is hollow, in one the corroded produce of the pin survives. Both have the remains of mineraised textiles, and worm casts (Erica Patterson YAT). The front shows damage to the raised bosses, and the possible s…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2005
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cumwhitton', grid reference and parish protected.