Record ID: LVPL-7691D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The setting measures 9.26mm long , 7.66mm wide, and 1.12mm deep. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown, almost black colour,…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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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-D21C22
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring of Roman date, circa AD43-200. The ring is 'stirrup shaped' with a D-sectioned hoop expanding towards the shoulders, which flares into an oval bezel. The shape of the ring falls within Guiraud Type 2g. The setting contains red enamel with a slightly raised 'III' surrounded by a curving line. The design is catagorised by Daubney as Group 5d. Dimensions: The hoop has an external diameter of 19.44mm. From the outside of the bezel to the back of the hoop is 19.66mm. The bezel is 6.64mm wide. The ring weighs 2.2g.
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2013
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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
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Record ID: WMID-5BAF30
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of Late Roman dating (Later 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The intaglio is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is rectangular, with an oval intaglio setting positioned centrally. Traces of a white paste or possible solder are still present within the setting. The shoulders of the ring are triangular in shape, with a converging triangular groove on each one. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. Grooves are present around the edge of the hoop. …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4A5DAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The remains of a white paste is still present in the setting. The setting measures 12.5 mm long , 11.3 mm wide, and 1.6 mm deep. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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-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
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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-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.

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-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-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: 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: WMID-82BDCD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of Late Roman dating (Later 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The bezel is sub oval, with no trace of an intaglio setting. The shoulders of the ring are triangular or shield shaped, with a horizontal groove underneath, separating the shoulder from the hoop. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. The internal surface is plain. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 20.4 mm wide and 7.6 mm thick. The hoop is 1.9 mm thick. The bezel measures 13.1 mm in length and 7.6 mm wide. The internal diameter measures 15.1 mm. It weighs 2.7 g. The finger ring is a mid yellow…
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-030783
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Late Roman dating (Later 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The intaglio is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is rectangular, with an oval intaglio setting positioned centrally. Traces of a white paste or possible solder are still present within the setting. The shoulders of the ring are triangular in shape, with three ring and dot decorative motifs present. The hoop has a rectangular cross section. The internal surface is plain. It measures 14.1 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', 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-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-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
Spatial data recorded.