Record ID: HESH-DDB561
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy finger ring of uncertain date. The ring is broadly circular in plan with a D sectioned hoop. There are no evidence of either casting seams or joins suggesting how the ring was made. The external edge is decorated with a series of evenly spaced vertical lines which extend around the whole hoop. These lines are all worn. The ring has a mid-green brown coloured polished surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found for the object, such rings could date from almost any historic era. The patina, as well as the other finds in the immediate vicinity suggest a Roman date, …
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven Arms', grid reference and parish protected.