Record ID: WMID-2FEAE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 apart from a maker's mark of XL in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.4 mm and an internal diameter of 16.9 mm. The hoop is 3.9 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C1133C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring with square bezel of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1800). The finger ring has a square bezel with bevelled edges. No design The hoop is integral. The hoop is circular and flat with angular edges.  The hoop has an external diameter 20.1 mm and an internal diameter 15.5 mm. The bezel is 16.2 mm long by 16.1 mm wide. The hoop is 2.3 mm thick and 5.1 mm wide. It weighs 10.2 g. The finger ring is mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C011B0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring of probable Roman to Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1450). The finger ring is sub circular (oval) in shape. It has a D shaped cross section. No bezel. The band is decorated with tranverse ribs, creating a ribbed effect. There are sixteen ribs. The interior is flat. It has a length of 18.1 mm and is 15.6 mm wide. It is 4.4 mm thick. The interior length is 11.2 mm and 10.2 mm wide. It weighs 2.9 g. The finger ring is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar ribbed or beaded finger rings have been recorded on the PAS da…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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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-551B32
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short section of a Roman copper alloy bracelet that has been cut and bent into a finger ring dating to c. AD 250-450. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy. The strip is sub-rectangular in cross section with slightly rounded edges. This strip has been bent into a now mostly circular hoop that overlaps slightly. Both ends appear to be old breaks which suggests the object to be reused, most likely from a bracelet. Decoration on the exterior is hard to determine. It has an external diameter of 18.6 mm, an internal diameter of 14.7 mm. The finger ring is 4…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Record ID: WMID-F64972
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring of uncertain dating but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1400 to AD 1800). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the shoulders. The rest of the hoop is missing. The hoop had a rectangular cross section. The bezel is circular and flat with traces of a design visible. Faint details suggest a central quatrefoil or four petalled flower, with pointed oval petals on the diagonal, creating a sub circular border. On the reverse of the bezel, two horizontal ridges are present, these are the same width as …
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F4969A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring of Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The finger ring is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The exterior of the finger ring has a ridge top and bottom, with a recessed decorated panel between them. The panel bears a repeating pattern of 'IOI' with occasional other letters suggesting an illiterate inscription. There is no bezel. It has an external diameter of 22.0 mm and an internal diameter of 18.8 mm. It has a width of 4.8 mm and is 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The finger ring is dark green in colour and has an e…
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2021
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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
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Record ID: WMID-3F2AB9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
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 extermal diameter of 21.8 mm, and an internal one of 19.2 mm. The ring is 2.9 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-45F64C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible snake style finger ring, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible finger ring is shallowly plano-convex and terminates with a worn, snake head as seen from above. The features are worn, but the overall appearance is clearly Roman in style and finds many parallels in the literature. The shank tapers to the break; it is now bent over. It measures 28.7 mm in length, 6.0 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The possible finger ring is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whil…
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-8143A9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy signet finger ring of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The finger ring has a circular shaped hoop, with a D shaped cross section. The bezel is oval shaped and separated, being secured on the back to the hoop. The bezel has an outer engraved border. Inside that are two initials, which appear to be a mirror image of W K. The finger ring has an external diameter of 28.5 mm and an internal diameter of 23.2 mm. The hoop is 3.9 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. The bezel measures 15.7 mm in length, 13.6 mm wide and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-84E33E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and a small part of the hoop. The bezel is a raised square with a central circular recess. This recess contains white paste, probably the remains of the adhesive that originally held a gem in place. The bezel is integral with the hoop. The hoop has a circular cross section. It measures 10.4 mm in length, 5.8 mm wide (across the bezel), 3.8 mm thick. The bezel measures 5.8 mm wide by 6.0mm. It weighs 0.3 g. The finger ring is a mi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-771348
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The finger ring is circular. The hoop has a flat cross section. The hoop is wide at the front of the ring, and then gradually tapers down to a narrow band at the back. No obvious shoulders are present. The bezel at the front of the ring consists of three circular holes (internal diameter: 2.1 mm), separated by a vertical groove. There are four grooves in total. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.1 mm and an internal diameter of 18.0 mm. The finger ring is 6.4 mm wide at the …
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-DC5D44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of late Roman dating (AD 200 to AD 400). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the shoulders and the bezel. The hoop is missing. The hoop has a flat cross section, The shoulders have between four and five diagonal ridges, terminating in a horizontal bar with projecting square terminals. The bezel is circular in shape, with a raised border. Originally a gem would have been secured in the bezel, but only the white glue paste remains. It measures 17.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The finger…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DC00D2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Roman dating (4th Century AD). The finger ring is polygonal in shape, with eight external facets (octagonal). The hoop has an circular cross section. The facets are flat. Each one is 10.8 m in length. No decoration is present on any facet. The finger ring has a 21.4 mm external diameter, 18.0 mm internally. The hoop is 2.2 mm thick and 1.6 mm wide. It weighs 0.9 g. The finger ring is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. Similar polygonal finger rings have been recorded on the PAS database, including WILT-B…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4398C1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD). The finger ring has sub circular bezel, which is raised above the shoulders of the ring. The bezel has been engraved with seated figure, probably Salus holding a staff with snake entwined around it in right hand and left hand resting on lap. The shoulders are triangular in shape, with a v shaped groove running down the centre. The finger ring has an external diameter of 27.3 mm, an internal diameter of 20.4 mm. The bezel is 19.9 mm tall and 18.8 mm wide. The hoop is 6.6 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick.It weighs 13.…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.