Record ID: LVPL-3E8763
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy signet finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period, (c. 17th century AD). The object is incomplete with a fragment of the lower part of the hoop missing due to a recent break. The hoop flares (expands) at the shoulders of the ring to form the bezel. The bezel is oval in plan and flat. Its device is sunken so that the ring can be used for sealing. The device consists of a bird, perhaps a swan, facing right on the die (left on the impression) on three undulating lines representative of water. It has raised wings and its beak is pointing downwards. It is set within…
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BE9E74
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Number: 2014 T217 A Post-Medieval gold signet finger-ring fragment. Most of the hoop is now missing although the bezel remains intact. The finger-ring shows a coat of arms which Dr Clive Cheeseman (Richmond Herald, College of Arms) has described as "being made up of a shield and a crest, with helmet and full mantling engraved in what appears to be a 17th century style. The shield has an engrailed saltire on it with a rose or cinquefoil in the upper part of the shield. It can often, as here, be difficult to tell the difference between a rose and a cinquefoil. If it is a ros…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarvin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C18897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A large medieval gold finger-ring, with a raised oval bezel with four claws, now missing its stone. The shoulders are of stirrup-shape form. The hoop is now bent, and the top of the bezel and the claws are slightly distorted. The finger-ring dates from the 13th to 14th century. Dimensions: diameter 26.5 mm, height 27 mm, width of bezel 11 mm.
Created on: Friday 21st March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hutton Bonville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-986DB2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Liverpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the Roman period, (AD 43-410). The object consists of an oval hoop with an expanded bezel which is flat. The bezel measures 7.64mm in width and 17.55mm in length. It is broken at one end of the bezel where the hoop would have joined. The hoop is very narrow measuring 1.51mm in width and is 0.79mm thick. The bezel is decorated with a geometric pattern of cells which are inlaid with enamel. In the centre of the design is a lozenge surrounded by a rectangular cell. Either side of the rectangle is a curved convex line beyond which are two horizont…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-97F354
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Liverpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring probably dating from the Post-Medieval to Modern period. The object consists of a flattened band of copper alloy which forms the hoop. The hoop is decorated with a very worn repeating pattern possibly of flowers. The inner face of the hoop is undecorated. The object has a dark brown patina with patches of light green corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A39041
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small white metal finger ring probably dating to the Roman period. The object is oval in plan with a rectangular cross-section. The hoop is narrowest at the back measuring 4mm in width. It expands in width towards the bezel which is rectangular and flat measuring 10mm in length and 7mm in width. The bezel is decorated with four incised linear grooves which form a central lozenge shaped panel. The shoulders are decorated with three sets of disconnected V shaped grooves below which is an incised X. The object has a mid-grey patina and weighs just 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-550EF7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of a flattened band of copper alloy which forms the hoop. The hoop is decorated with a repeating pattern of an eight-pointed star which sits within the curve of a half-moon. The inner face of the hoop is undecorated. The object has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-54E0F8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring probably dating to the Medieval period, (AD1200-1500). The object has a circular hoop which is D-shaped in cross section. The ring is decorated along the outside face of the hoop with a raised ridge in the centre (width: 3.13mm). The ridge is bordered by two parallel recessed edges (width: 0.5mm) each of which are decorated with a series of small incised lines. The raised ridge is decorated with three groups of unevenly placed crude transverse incisions along the raised ridge, with each group consisting of 11 -14 incisions, with some and wider than othe…
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CDA9A0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the Roman period. The object is corresponding to Henig's type XII. One side of the incomplete bezel is present which would have surrounded a gem. The surround of the bezel edge is gilded. The shoulder of the object is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers forming the hoop. Each side of the finger ring terminates with a break. The hoop object has a mid-grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C9C024
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring, probably medieval, now slightly distorted and with some damage. The ring is of D-shaped section and is engraved with a zigzag decoration around the outside surface. This is possibly intended to represent a series of letter Ms, perhaps standing for Maria. The ring probably dates to the 13th to 15th century. Dimensions: maximum diameter 21 mm, width 3 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B45BB6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the late Anglo-Saxon period. The object has an elongated lozengiform bezel which is decorated with three visible ring-and-dot motifs. It is flat in cross-section. The bezel tapers at each end into the band of the finger ring. Each end of the band is complete with a rounded terminal. Cf. Goodall in Rogerson and Dallas (1984) fig.110, nos.12 and 13. 10th - 11th century.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A5C192
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period, (c. 17th century AD). The large flat bezel is circular in plan with a flat upper surface. The bezel measures 15.17mm in diameter. Within the centre of the bezel are four rows of letters or symbols within an irregular depression, which would have been used as a seal. The letters/symbols are gilded. A series of gilded circles decorate the upper edge of the bezel. The sides of the bezel are decorated with a single circumferential groove. The shoulders of the object are decorated with a worn design within which are the…
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E7D362
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval silver-gilt finger-ring of D-shaped section. The ring is broken at the point at which the hoop was soldered and joined, and distorted, but otherwise complete. It is decorated with a series of diagonal lines forming triangular spaces, which are filled in with rows of small circular stamped decoration. The gilding survives mainly within the impressed diagonal lines and on the inside of the hoop. The ring dates from the 15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-D6A922
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of a simple circular hoop which is D-shaped in cross-section. The object is worn and corroded. A small amount of gilding remains on the inside of the hoop and some possible lettering. The ring is probably intended to be an imitation of a posy ring. The object is worn with a light dusty green patina. A similar example which can be found on the database is Ellis, L (2012) SUR-8F5F51 A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/528314.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-56DF46
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring dating to the late Medieval period, 16th century. The object has an oval hoop which is D-shaped in cross-section. The bezel is oval and engraved with an image of the Pelican in her Piety facing right with her wing outstretched plucking her breast to feed her chick. The image of the pelican was used as a symbol for Christ's suffering, since it was believed that the bird nourished her young with her own blood. (Some orphanages in 15th century Bruge have this image as their symbol). A similar example which can be found on the database is Ghey, E (2006) B…
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-450165
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy possible finger ring of uncertain date. The object consists of a single strip of copper alloy which is D-shaped in cross-section. The object is rounded at one end while the other end terminates with a break. It is possible the object is an incomplete spiral finger ring dating from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period, however this identification can not be certain due to the incompleteness of the object.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-44C761
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring probably dating from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period. The object consists of a single strip of copper alloy which is oval in cross-section. The strip has been wound round to create a spiral of two complete turns which are tightly coiled. Each terminal is rounded. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. PAS Iron Age and Roman Training notes (unpublished) cite a similar ring from Camerton, Somerset (1990).
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F37123
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of a D-shaped sectioned hoop and a large rectangular bezel. The bezel measures10mm x 9mm. The base of the bezel has grooved cross-hatching and the remains of gilding can be seen. The rim of the bezel is slightly raised indicating that glass would have been inlaid into it with the gilded cross-hatching visible below. The shoulders of the ring have two rectangular steps. Below the lower step the top of the hoop is shield shaped before narrowing. The object has a dark grey patina and has been…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ince', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9E5A56
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring with red semi-precious stone (carnelian?). Complete and in good condition. Henig type II. Sub-circular profile with a wide expanded bezel tapering smoothly at the shoulders to a narrow band, D-shaped in section. Heavily corroded surface with a dark grey, roughened patina. The stone is oval and lies flush with the surface of the bezel. It is incised with a winged figure, possibly Victory or Mercury, facing left with one arm extended forward. Some damage to the surface of the stone is visible around the figure's arm. Date: mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD Weigh…
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'knutsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9E4C42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring with red semi-precious stone (carnelian?). Complete and in good condition. Henig type 11. Oval profile with a wide expanded bezel tapering smoothly at the shoulders to a narrow band, D-shaped in section. Patches of copper alloy corrosion product visible on the surface (before cleaning). The stone is oval, rather small for the size of the bezel and sits within a slight depression. A single incision mark is visible on the top. It appears that it has been filed down in antiquity to remove the design. Date: mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD Weight before cleaning:…
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'knutsford', grid reference and parish protected.