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Record ID: LVPL-30AFC4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a long, thin cast copper alloy medieval mount, with a slightly concave reverse. It has one complete rivet hole in the centre of a panel which is D-shaped in cross-section. This is flanked at either end by a transverse ridge or collar and then a square, slightly raised panel which is rectangular in cross-section. One end is broken across this panel, perhaps at a rivet hole. The other end has another transverse ridge and then another raised panel which then steps down to a flatter area which is broken across a definite rivet hole.
The object is covered with an even dark g…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-1733B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD).
The ring is incomplete, missing an inset intaglio (oval setting), but is otherwise in good condition. The ring is D shaped in section. The ring is no longer circular in plan, being squashed out of shape, and is now oval in shape.
It measures 21.29mm tall, 26.98mm wide, 13.18 thick at the bezel, 3.88mm thick at the base of the hoop and the hoop is 3.42mm thick. It weighs 10.7 grams.
The ring has been reported as Treasure, being older than 300 years with a precious metal (silver) content of greater than 10%.
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Messingham area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-734D14
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating to the17th Century
No trace of enamel is surviving on the exterior, which has been decorated on the exterior with double hearts flanked by love birds with foliage and flowers, including a pansy for 'thoughts'. The object would have been enamelled, tiny traces remain.
Inscription on the inner surface: Loue euer or neuer
There is a possible maker's mark in the form of a square shield containing what may be the letter m. See British Museum rings AF.1536, 1280 & 1246 for comparison of the maker's mark: AF.153…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.
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