Record ID: WMID-24AB05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a point, the other is square ended, probably incomplete. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. Some vertical scratch marks are present on the interior. The probable finger ring is shiny light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Dimensions: It has an exterior diameter of 23.78 mm, an interior diameter of 18.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-71C29C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of copper alloy metal twisted into a spiral. Both ends terminated in a square end with rounded corners. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. It has an exterior diameter of 29.9 mm, an interior diameter of 21.1 mm. In total it is 13.7 mm wide. The copper alloy metal is 4.3 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 19.1 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cause…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-501426
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of copper alloy metal twisted into a spiral. Both ends terminated in a square end with rounded corners. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. It has an exterior diameter of 29.6 mm, an interior diameter of 19.5 mm. In total it is 19.1 mm wide. The copper alloy metal is 6.1 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 29.2 g. The finger ring is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Ab…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-80EF97
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel and the start of the shoulders. The bezel is circular in shape, with faceted sides. On top, a soldier standing facing, holding spear or vertical sceptre in left hand. The reverse of the bezel has a horizontal groove positioned centrally. The shoulders extend downwards and the hoop of the ring appears to have had a flat cross section. It measures 9.0 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm. It weighs 1.8 g. The f…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D0D9BD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and the shoulders. The rest of the hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The shoulders widen evenly and thicken slightly from the broken ends to the oval bezel and are D-shaped in section with a flat inner side and shallowly convex outer side. The design on the shoulders is unclear, but it is either a foliate design or a Y shaped ridge, with the forked end reaching up to the bezel. On the bezel, taking up almost the entire wid…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E33B71
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete straightened, probable snake style finger ring, of possible Roman date (AD 43 to AD 410). The probable finger ring has a D shaped cross section. Both terminals are rounded, one end is wider than the other. The maximum width of the terminals is 4.2 mm and the minimum width is 2.1 mm. The ring has been partially straightened out, and has a full length of 53 mm. No decoration is present on the upper surface. Dimensions: Length: 40 mm Width: 4.2 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 2.5 g Discussion: The shape and style of the finger ring is suggestive of a sn…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4BC712
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). The finger ring has a rectangular shaped bezel, with a couple of semi circular notches removed from each side. The shoulders are triangular and flattened, with five sets of incised lines that expand from the loop outwards towards the bezel. The hoop at the back is triangular in cross section and is 4.7 mm thick and 3.9 mm wide. The bezel measures 21.6 mm in length and is 18.4 mm wide. The shoulders have a maximum width of 18.4 mm and are 1.4 mm thick. Internally, the finger ring measures 20.3 mm wide and 16.6 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-BD943E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring of Roman date, probably 3rd Century AD. Around 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of part of the bezel, a shoulder and the start of the hoop. The bezel was originally rectangular in shape, with a recessed border around the edge. The end part of the inscription is present, consisting of the letters 'MT'. This is probably the end of an dedication to either Mars or Mercury. The hoop was probably keeled. The shoulders have been decorated with seven grooved mouldings, creating a ridged effect. The hoop is 13.8 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. T…
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4ECE42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold possible finger ring, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The possible finger ring is rectangular in section and would have originally been circular in plan. It is now sub oval in plan. The hoop has been decorated with eight circular pits (now full of soil), that may have originally held something. Each pit has a diameter of 1.5 mm. Multiple vertical filemarks are present on the interior surface of the ring. The original diameter of the ring can not be determined due to it being misshapen. It now measures 21.42 mm in length, 17.43 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handsacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D26B47
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of a small section of the hoop. It consists of a strip of silver with a rectangular section. Borders are present along the upper and lower edges, consisting of a double raised ridge. It is broken at each end. A stamped diamond pattern is present along the centre of the strip, between the borders. The inside surface is plain. No maker's mark is present. It measures 11.41 mm in length, 7.69 mm wide and 1.15 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D2FF42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th or 16th Century. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band has been decorated with a repeating design consisting of a a four petalled flower within a diamond cartouche. A small incised cross is present at the centre of the flower design. Small crosses are present at the centre of the triangles separating each flower design. The interior of the band has an incised latin inscription, in lower case black letter script, reading: mens immota manet (translated: th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-11E732
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th Century. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in section. The exterior of the band has been decorated with a black letter inscription of three words, separated by a three petalled leaf. The inscription reads 'tout mon + ceur' ('All my heart'). Keying marks are present behind the inscription and foliate spacers, suggesting that the finger ring may have previously been enamelled. No inscription or maker's mark is present on the interior surface. The finger ring is a mid-yellow colour. Dimensions: I…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9E7C34
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring, of mid 19th Century dating. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band is plain. Hallmarks and a maker's mark are present on the inside of the finger ring. The hallmarks consist of a lion rampart, an anchor, the date letter and a duty mark. The date letter is unclear but probably a D in a square cartouch with cut corners. The maker's mark consists of the initials W F. The marks identify it as being made in Birmingham, between AD 1828 and AD 1829, by goldsmith William Fowke. It has an external diameter of…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A04475
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Late Medieval to Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700) The hoop has a circular cross section. The shoulders have been decorated with three transverse grooves. The bezel is split into two strands, and expands into an diamond shape. At the centre of each strand is a setting for a gem or paste stone (now missing). One side of the bezel is covered with corrosion products, obscuring slightly the other setting. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.7 mm, and an internal one of 18.8 mm. It is 1.8 mm wide. The ring is 1.…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-96536D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. No evidence of either external decoration or an internal inscription is present. The finger ring has an external diameter of 24.0 mm, and an internal one of 18.9 mm. It is 5.1 mm wide. The ring is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in …
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D4D986
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). The finger ring has a flattened D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: .I . LIKE . MY . CHOYSE ... . No maker's mark is present. Small diagonal dashes are present between each word, with three diagonal dashes at the end. Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 5.1 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. The ring currently has a lengt…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythe Bridge area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D05DF9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The finger ring is sub circular in plan, now being more of an oval shape as opposed to circular. The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. Traces of a design on the exterior are present, but too incomplete to determine the original design. The finger ring measures 18.7 mm in length, 17.5 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. The hoop is 3.7 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. The original diameter of the finger ring can not be determined due …
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-603F06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). The shoulders expand slightly into the rectangular flat bezel. The bezel measures 14.25 mm in length, 4.04 mm wide. Both the bezel and the hoop appear to be undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.30 mm, and an internal one of 17.45 mm. It is 3.76 mm wide. The hoop is 2.00 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The finger ring is a mid to dark green to brown colour, with patches of a dar…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-2A18B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and rock crystal finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1700). The finger ring has a distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by three longitudinal V shaped grooves, the outer ones bend inwards just above a short horizontal groove. A short longitudinal groove is present just below this line. The box bezel contains a square cut pale green transparent gem. All four sides of the setting have been decorated with tongue shape indents, possibly originally infilled with white enamel. Three indents are…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5C7CA5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete thin circular sectioned gold wire ring, possibly a finger ring, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The gold wire has a diameter of 1.4 mm. No stamps or marks are present on the wire. The ends have been cut. It has been formed into a circular shape with the ends of the wire overlapping by 3.4 mm. It weighs 1.0 g. The circular section of the wire is suggestive of a modern date, and therefore as it is probably less than 300 years old, it falls outside of the remits of the Treasure Act 1996 and should not be considered to be potential Treasure.
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-75C66F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (1680 AD to 1720 AD). It is circular, with a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: Love & Live Happy. A maker's mark is present, but is unclear, it probably contains the letters I I in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm and an internal one of 17.3 mm. It is 4.3 mm deep and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.0 g The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina. P…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penkridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A68E7A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver modified finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The probable finger ring has been divided into three sections. Each section has been curled round to form a loop, and all three sections interlock with each other to form a sub spherical shape. The finger ring hoop is flat. Due to the interlocking nature, it is hard to determine if there is an inscription or any maker's marks on the interior of the hoop. The exterior consists of a twisted wire border both top and bottom, with a recess on the internal edge. Between the two borders is …
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A20C57
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold mourning ring, of 18th Century dating. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with an elaborate floral design involving thistles and a sunflower. A skull is present as part of the design. Traces of black enamel are present within the recesses of the design. The interior bears the following inscription: 'Prepare to Follow Da: R B'. A makers mark is present, bearing the letters ?MR in a square cartouche. The ring has an external diameter of 22.12 mm and an internal diameter of 18.42 mm. The hoop meas…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DE8CF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.6 mm. The hoop is 4.8 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The finger ring is a mid dark brown, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-158A06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa AD 1750-1900. The finger ring is circular in plan and cross section. The ring does not appear to have any markings on it. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm, an internal diameter of 16.7 mm. It is 5.0 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Parallels can be discovered on the PAS database including DUR-7D86A6, NLM-C31131 and NLM-C3049C. All considered to be Post Medieval in dating.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6961B9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled gold ‘fede’ finger ring. The bezel is composed of two clasped hands. Traces of white enamel remain on one of the hands. The shoulders have been shaped to resemble ornate cuffs that are styled to show a gathered cuffs at the wrist, with flaring lace tumbling from the cuff. Green or grey enamel remain in the recesses of the cuffs. This clothing inspired theme continues around the remainder of the hoop. This has been decorated with a geometric pattern of lozenges interspersed with circular cells. This decoration is reminiscent of slashed brocade sleeves of…
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-90E107
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly misshapen copper alloy finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500-1800). The ring has a flat profile and moulded decoration in relief on the outer face. The decoration consists of a two strand twisted rope design. The remnants of gilding can be seen in the voids between the relief decoration. No inscription is present on the interior. It has an external diameter of 19.6 mm, and an internal one of 16.9 mm. The ring is 3.2 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E19A8A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A thin slightly misshapen gold finger ring with two maker’s marks on the interior of the hoop. The exterior of the band is plain. The maker’s marks consist of a scallop type shell and a curvilinear leaf with thistle terminal. Dimensions: Exterior diameter: 20.6 mm Interior diameter: 17.9 mm Hoop width: 1.5 mm Hoop thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.3 g Discussion: The thinness of the finger ring can be paralleled with several other finger rings on the PAS database, including: WMID-E6E061 and WMID-E6F361 from Staffordshire and LVPL-F848BA from Cheshire West. In th…
Created on: Monday 7th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-2FEAB7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver signet finger ring, of Modern dating (19th Centuries AD). The finger ring is sub circular in plan. The hoop is D shaped in section. The bezel consists of a flat oval shape, set at right angles to the rest of the ring. The bezel is plain. The shoulders of the ring are decorated. The decoration starts with a double horizontal groove across the width of the hoop. Above this, connecting the hoop to the bezel, it separates into three strands, with the outside ones, curling back on themselves, probably imitating the Ionic column style. A vertical discoloration is pr…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-15AD7B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy finger ring dating to the Modern period (AD 2000 - 2018). The ring has a rectangular cross sectioned loop which has a rectangular projection at one side which resembles a hinge. It has a flat bezel which is 'heart' shaped and this is decorated with a design formed of four joined circles with a raised trapezoidal shape curring through them.. The finger ring has an external diameter of 26.0 mm and an internal diameter of 19.5 mm. The bezel is 9.2 mm long and 12.0 mm wide. The hoop is 4.0 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The finger ring is m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-B8CD48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mishapen thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Hoop width: 1.3 mm Hoop thickness: 0.7 mm Length: 21.0 mm Width: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.5 g. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1722. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E02B25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1720 onwards). The finger ring is of the plain hoop style, with a flattened D shape cross section. No inscription or maker's marks are present on the interior. No decoration on the exterior. There is a dark vertical line at one point, probably where the ring got resized at some point. External diameter: 19.8 mm Internal diameter: 16.7 mm Hoop width: 3.5 mm Hoop thickness: 3.4 mm Weight: 2.1 g. ESS-6A1E54 and ESS-002554 are similar finger rings, plain silver bands with no inscription or maker's marks. Both were considered to …
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-EB9897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The finger ring has a wide oval bezel, which is flat and fully integrated with the hoop. In the centre of the bezel, is a curvilinear, leaf like design. The hoop has a D shaped cross section. The maximum width of the bezel is 6.1 mm. The minimum width of the hoop is 2.2 mm. The hoop is 1.6 mm thick. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 2.1 g. The finger ring is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Corrosion products are present on the surface…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-909766
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy signet finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1650). Approximately 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel, shoulders and part of the hoop. The rest of the hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is sub rectangular in plan. The device consists of male head, wearing a hat and long beard, facing left (possibly an Arab or a Saracen) within an oval cartouche. The shoulders are straight and taper straight into the hoop. The hoop is oval in section. The reverse of the finger ring …
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-8D3485
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver stirrup finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The finger ring has a D shaped hoop. The hoop rises to a flat topped pointed bezel. A gem is set into the bezel with a plain setting. The gem is oval. Under magnification, it is possible to see pitting and a conchoidal fracture in the surface of the gem, suggesting that it is probably glass as opposed to a gemstone. A pink paste is present around the edges of the gem and inside the setting. The hoop thins in width towards the back of the ring. The finger ring has a internal diameter of 17.0 mm, and a…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4CD51
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The rest of the hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The edges of the hoop look deliberately cut. The finger ring has been made from two elements: the bezel and the hoop. The hoop has been soldered onto the reverse of the bezel. The bezel is a quatrefoil shape, with a four petalled flower as a motif. Each petal has been decorated with a series of thin diagonal lines, which meet at the centre of each peta…
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8550B2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy signet finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1650). The bezel is sub circular in plan. The device consists of a heraldic shield. The shield depicts a central chevron, a pellet located centrally and a crescent surrounding a mullet (star) in top right hand corner. The left hand corner is hard to determine due to soil and corrosion products present. The shoulders are curved and taper straight into the hoop. The hoop is D shaped in section. The reverse of the finger ring is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-74B621
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The finger ring is circular in plan, and rectangular in section. It consists of a plain wide flat hoop, with a raised square bezel. The bezel measures 5.53 mm in length, 4.97 mm wide and extends 1.9 mm above the hoop. The finger ring has an external diameter of 23.03 mm and an internal diameter of 19.85 mm. The hoop is 5.50 mm wide and 1.56 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-2D67CB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub circular in shape, with no decoration on the band. The gem is set in a rectangular raised bezel, positioned with the long edges at right angles to the hoop. A dark red or purple gem is set inside the bezel. It does not appear to be faceted. Dimensions: Length: 2.5 mm. Width: 2.0 mm. Weight: 1.33 g Discussion: The ring broadly conforms to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215) in particular that illustrated as '1612'. Examples of this type of ring …
Created on: Monday 6th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WMID-B475E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded silver finger ring of Late Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). Around 25% of the finger ring is present. The band is flat with a rectangular cross section. The exterior is decorated. Present is a feather or a long leaf and part of an inscription in black letter script, probably reading NON. The finger ring fragment measures 18.0 mm in length, 4.7 mm wide and 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 g. The finger ring is a dark grey colour, with the gilding surviving mostly on the interior. Black letter script is considered to be 15th Century in dating. As it is o…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C187B6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded silver iconographic finger ring of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The bezel is formed of two ridges with three faceted panels, each engraved with quatrelobed designs. The shoulders and the remains of the hoop are formed of a central ridge with two faceted panels which are engraved with a zig-zag design. The hoop is broken, approximately half of the ring surviving. This type of ring is described as iconographic as many examples are engraved with religious imagery. It measures 23.5 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and the hoop is 2.6 mm thick. The bezel me…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hamstall Ridware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7A582A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of late medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The finger ring has a D shaped hoop, and an applied bezel. The hoop has been made from a length of D sectioned metal, formed into a circular shape, and soldered onto the reverse of the bezel. Both ends of the hoop are visible on the reverse. The bezel consists of a central heart with two quatrefoil shaped flowers, one to either side, attached by two curved branches. The curved branches project from the top of the heart, between the lobes. It has an external diameter of 21.4 mm and an internal diamete…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Draycott in the Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7B04B7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of 15th Century AD dating. The finger ring has a D shaped cross section. The exterior of the hoop is decorated with a twisted cable design, with an flat internal face. It has an inscription in black letter script, which reads 'De bon cuer', translated as 'willingly or from the heart'. The inscription is separated into three sections, separated by two bands with possible tulip shaped flowers. No inscription or maker's marks are present on the interior face. It may have originally been enamelled. It has an external diameter of 16.2 mm, and an intern…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-37BCC7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1750 to AD 1900). The finger ring has a flat rectangular sectioned hoop. The bezel is unusual, consisting of a concave recess, with an circular sectioned bar mounted above it. Domed terminals are present on either end of the bar. It is uncertain whether anything was mounted on or beneath the bar. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.89 mm, an internal diameter of 17.69 mm. The hoop has a maximum width of 3.18 mm and a maximum thickness of 2.03 mm. It weighs 3.8 grams. S…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6A86FC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy signet ring of late medieval to post medieval date. The bezel is oval in shape, 17.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and is raised from the line of the hoop. It has two engraved capital letters 'EH'. These are probably the owner's initials. The hoop is 5.9 wide with D shaped cross section 3.5 mm thick. Only about 10% of the hoop is present, so original diameter can not be determined. The finger ring has a length of 18.8 mm, it is 14.7 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1DB729
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The hoop of the finger ring has three panels, depicted as scrolls with black letter nielo inscriptions. Between each panel are three circular bosses. The inscription reads: good bere bourd. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.2 mm and an internal one of 17.5 mm. The Hoop is 4.7 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. The panels are 11.4 mm long. It weighs 3.0 g. The surface has been analysed using a tabletop XRF. The surface is mostly Silver (47%) and Gold (43%) with traces of Mercury, Tin and…
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-ED695F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy signet finger ring, bearing a heart device, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The finger ring has a hexagonal bezel. The bezel has ropework border. Inside the border, is a heart with a branch extending from the top, with three pellets. Two words are present, one on either side of the heart, but the letters are unclear. The shoulders are plain. The hoop has a D shaped cross section.  The finger ring has an external diameter of 25.2 mm and an internal diameter of 20.0 mm. The bezel is 12.1 mm long and 10.1 mm wide. Th…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.