Record ID: WILT-30BB4B
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible horse harness ring of Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 1500 BC - AD 410). The ring measures 16.76mm in diameter (internal diameter 8.76mm), is 4.31mm thick and weighs 4.21 grams. It is circular in shape. The interior surface is smooth and shows evidence of wear. The ring is copper alloy with a high tin content giving the ring a silvery appearance. Similar rings have been discovered in a number of Bronze Age hoards and have been suggested as horse harness fittings, as being part of the handles of a sheet-metal cauldron of Class A1 (Type Tul-na-cross) and Class B1…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1A5240
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible horse harness ring of Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 1000 BC - AD410). The ring weighs 3.35g and measures 15.49mm in diameter (6.92mm internal diameter) and is 4.62mm thick. It is circular in shape with a defined circumferential ridge running around the centre. The interior surface also features a defined circumferential ridge, although this is worn smooth in places. The ring has a pitted dark brown patina with a smooth mid green patina around the outer edge. Similar rings have been discovered in a number of Bronze Age hoards and have been suggested as horse h…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Mary Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.