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-8F2AF3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring with incised decoration, most likely of medieval date (1200 to 1500 AD). The finger ring consists of a cast copper alloy hoop with incised decoration. It has a square shaped cross section. The hoop exhibits a repeating series of small diagonal incised lines all around the circumference of the hoop. The interior of the ring is plain and undecorated. No inscription is presnet. The ring measures: 20.2 mm external diameter, 17.5 mm internal diameter, 2.1 mm width and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 grams. The ring is mid to dark green colour with a…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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-08EB65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver fede finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1600). Around 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel. The hoop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The crown has two circular perforations which separate the separate elements. The breaks are just beyond the wrists on both sides however these are quite uneven so it seems unlikely that they were intentionally cut. It measures 11.2 mm in length, 11.2 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidderminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6A1077
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring, of Medieval dating (14th to 15th Centuries). The hoop is circular with a rectangular section and has three raised bezels in the shape of four-petalled flowers. The central bezel is square (6.8 mm by 6.5 mm) , whereas the other two are lozenge shaped, with rounded corners (7.9 mm by 7.9 mm). Circular recesses are present within each petal and also in the centre of the flowers to represent the stamen. Diagonal grooves separate each of the petals on the bezel. The areas between the bezels on the hoop are decorated with incised chevrons. The remainder of …
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6ABC41
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold mourning finger ring, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The hoop is slightly misshapen and is no longer circular in shape. The hoop is D shaped in cross section. The exterior of the hoop has been engraved with a pictoral device. This device consists of two engraved saltires with rounded ends. Between the saltires is a sub rectangular recessed section. Both the saltires and the sub rectangular area have been keyed for enamel, traces of white enamel still remain in the ends of the saltires. It is possible that this sub rectangular area may represe…
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birmingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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-80F987
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold gem set finger ring. The hoop is flat and narrow, 2.2 mm wide. No marks are visible on the interior of the hoop. The exterior has been decorated with a repeating scrolling foliage pattern. The shoulders start with a downwards pointed triangle, before creating an open trefoil shape. This extends into a circular collar beneath the bezel. The bezel has been made from a separate piece and welded onto the collar, and fixed at the shoulder joints by a stylised feather shape. The bezel contains the settings for eleven stones in a cruciform pattern. Six purple …
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1FEE06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy signet finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The bezel, bearing the signet device, is oval in shape. The signet device is unclear, probably decorative as opposed to an actual heraldic symbol. The bezel tapers into the hoop on both sides, with geometric designs present on the shoulders. The hoop is incomplete. It measures 18.22mm long, 20.19mm wide and 2.65mm thick. It weighs 4.1 grams. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown co…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B32B46
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The exterior of the ring with a repeating lozenge design, enclosing a fern like leaf. A inscription is present on the interior of the ring and reads: A small rememberanc. The hoop is D shaped in section. No maker's mark is present. The lettering of the inscription is closer to that on 18th century rings. Examples in the British Museum collection with similar engraved decoration are dated 17th - 18th century. The hoop of the ring is 3.70mm wide and 1.12mm thick. The ring measures 20.5…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9B8492
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable finger ring, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to 410). The finger ring consists of a sub rectangular strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with tapered ends, folded into a sub circular shape, with the tapered ends meeting. The finger ring is plain and undecorated on both sides. The probable finger ring measures 18.09 mm in length, 11.54 mm wide and 12.76mm high. The metal is 1.55 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 grams. The probable finger ring is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-3EDEA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorated finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The finger ring consists of a D section hoop, with moulded cast decoration. The decoration appears to consist of a series of diagonal ridges. The internal surface is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.89 mm, an internal diameter of 16.50 mm. The band is 3.18 mm wide and 1.64 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 grams. The finger ring is a mid dark brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough so…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2012
Spatial data recorded.

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-38F105
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posy finger ring of probable Late Post Medieval dating (17th century AD). The exterior of the ring with a repeating foliate style design. A inscription is present on the interior of the ring and reads: In mind though not in sight. The hoop is D shaped in section. No maker's mark is present. The finger ring has an external diameter of 17.75 mm and an internal diameter of 15.55 mm. The hoop of the ring is 3.76 mm wide and 1.24 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke on Trent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A11376
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but squashed, cast gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th centuries AD). The hoop is rectangular in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with a geometric pattern of lozenges and circles. Inside each lozenge or circle is a small petalled flower. Inscribed inside, in capitals: FORGIT x ME x NEVER + Discussion: See 1856,0701.2706 in British Museum collections for comparison, dated 16th - 17th Century. Dimensions: Weight: 2.1g Diameter(at thickest): 24.90mm Width: 4.61mm Thickness: 0.90mm This find has been disclaimed foll…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

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-E29CD4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver finger ring with intaglio, of Roman datin (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring, sub-oval in plan, is a small example of Henig Type II. It has an oval hoop of D-shaped cross-section and smooth rounded shoulders, with an intaglio recessed in the centre of the flat bezel. The intaglio, a tiny oval carnelian, is set with its upper flat face a little proud of the bezel. One end of the gem is damaged, making it harder to identify the subject of the engraved image, which appears to show a two-tiered device flanked by ?cornucopiae or similar. The ring has an…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire', 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
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Record ID: WMID-C507C4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold signet finger ring of modern dating (AD 1800 onwards) The finger ring has an oval bezel, with triangular shoulders. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. No maker's marks are present. The oval bezel has decorated with a stylised sun and moon design. The sun is positioned on the upper right part of the bezel and is formed from six elongated diamond v shaped cuts. The moon is positioned on the lower left part of the bezel and is of the crescent shape. It has been made from seven smaller diamond shaped cuts, all of slightly different sizes and set at an angle. The …
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 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.