Record ID: NMGW-670A69
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy ringer-ring probably of Henig’s (1978)[1] Type VIII and of 3rd century AD date The ring is incomplete, missing the setting and is heavily-corroded (with an overall height of 23.7mm and a weight of 6.7g and internal dimensions of 20.5mm x 18.4mm). The base of the hoop is of D-shaped section (4.6mm wide and 2.3mm thick) and expands towards the shoulders. The shoulders are of keeled form with a marked carination (giving the finger-ring a maximum width of 26.4mm) and are decorated with triangular mouldings, divided by a central groove. A flat border flanked the e…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-411705
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy finger-ring of c. mid-1st to 3rd century AD date The finger ring is incomplete, with a fragmentary and distorted hoop (with a height of 13.5mm and a weight of 2.5g) and was of oval form. The hoop is of D-shaped section and was narrowest at the base (with a width and thickness of 1.8mm and 1.5mm respectively). The hoop gradually widens to the shoulders which have no surviving applied decoration. The oval bezel is now eroded on one side (11.5mm wide and 2.0mm deep) and is comparatively less finished on the rear. The decoration on the bezel comprises three circula…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-A9E68A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy finger-ring of 14th or 15th century date The cast finger-ring is fragmentary, represented by the bezel and shoulders only (with a surviving height of 7.2mm and a weight of 2.7g). Little of the integral hoop now survives, which appears to have been of rectangular section at the shoulders (4mm wide and 1.8mm thick) with no applied decoration evident on the surviving stub (with a surviving width of 5.8mm and an internal diameter of approximately 19mm). The bezel is circular (with a diameter of 13.4mm) with some peripheral damage. The underside of the bezel is c…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-8190C8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Iron finger-ring bezel of Roman date The probable finger-ring is fragmentary, represented by the bezel and shoulders (with a surviving length of 15mm, a surviving width of 25.4mm and a weight of 4.2g). The side with better preserved shoulder has broken just below a sharp turn (where the hoop has a width of 4.1mm and a thickness of 1.9mm), suggesting a carinated or ‘keeled’ form to the finger-ring. Ferrous corrosion has masked the detail over the ring but the hoop appears to have been rectangular-sectioned, gradually widening to the bezel. No decoration is now evident…
Created on: Monday 1st February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caudle Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-EE2AD9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval gold finger-ring of Posy type of 18th century date The finger-ring is complete but now somewhat distorted (with an external diameter of 19.0mm – 21.5mm, an internal diameter of 18.1mm – 20.4mm and a weight of 3.38g). The band is of shallow D-shaped section (with a width of 5.1mm and a thickness of 0.4mm). The exterior surface has no decoration. The interior carries an inscription in italic script and reading: No bond to vertue S. S There is a maker’s mark of a capitol Roman letter R with a shield The inscription would read ‘No bound to vir…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-5A3DB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver finger-ring of mid to late 18th century date The sub-circular finger-ring is complete (with an external diameter of 20.7mm – 21.9mm, an internal diameter of 17.9mm – 18.6mm, a thickness of 1.3mm, a width of 7.5mm and a weight of 5.8g). The hoop has a raised border on both sides flanking a recessed band decorated with triangles composed of pellets in cast relief. The triangles are arranged in alternating orientation with an undecorated area between. There is a neatly soldered join on the band. The surface has a tarnished, silvery-brown patina. Th…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-595043
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal finger-ring probably of 12th to 15th century date The cast finger-ring is incomplete, missing part of the slightly distorted hoop (with a length and width of 23.8mm and a weight of 5.1g). The hoop is of D-shaped section, narrowest at its base (at 2.0mm wide and 1.7mm thick), widening to the shoulders. The shoulders are faceted producing a rounded trapezoidal section. The bezel is oval (16mm long and 10.0mm wide) and has an incised motif, arranged around double grooves at the centre. The design is possibly of vegetal form, depicting the foliage and sta…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-081697
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval gold finger-ring of mid to late 18th century date Description The gold band is near-circular but has been recently reshaped and is of D-shaped section. There is a linear join across the band and there is no decoration on the exterior surface of the band. The interior of the band has an inscription in italic script reading: Success to our fleet Before the inscription there are two sub-rectangular stamps, the first is a maker’s mark: PB, the second is a lion passant, facing left. Dimensions: External diameter: 20.0mm – 20.9mm, inter…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ystradfellte', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-F18EAC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to early post medieval copper alloy finger-ring of 15th to 17th century date The finger-ring is incomplete, missing the basal part of the hoop (with a surviving length of 15.8mm, a width of 20.8mm, an internal diameter of 17mm and a weight of 3.6g). At the break the hoop is oval-sectioned (with a minimum width and thickness of 2.8mm and 1.6mm respectively) with straight sides diverging towards the bezel. The sides of the shoulders are faceted, giving a trapezoidal section. The bezel is oval (15mm long, 11.9mm wide and1.7mm thick) and has a monogramed inscription, pr…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-DD2282
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy finger-ring of c. mid-1st to 3rd century AD date The finger ring is near-incomplete (with a height of 17.5mm and a weight of 2.1g) and is comparatively small (with an internal diameter of 14.6mm) and is comparatively small (with an internal diameter of 14.2mm – 14.8mm). The hoop is of sub-triangular section, with a central ridge and is narrowest at the underside (2.4mm wide and 1.4mm thick). The hoop gradually widens at the shoulders where it was also likely to have had a central ridge but is now largely worn and rounded. There is no applied decoration eviden…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6495BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring of the 1740s (As per Dr Mark Redknap). Inscription within reads “God for me apointed thee”. Makers mark SLR in gothic script to left of inscription. Band is plano-convex in section, with no decoration on external surface. The internal diameter is 18.4mm. Some damage to edge of ring. The inscription suggests that this ring was a posy ring- a ring exchanged as lover's gift.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-E55606
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy medieval or post medieval finger ring (AD 1200-1700). The finger ring is made a single circular band decorated by two circumferential grooves around the top and bottom edges, a raised centre, and a now-illegible inscription between the grooves around the circumference. The inside surface is plain and worn smooth. The object has a dark green patina and measures 25mm in diameter, 5.5mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 3.99g. Similar rings are recorded on the PAS database (e.g. SF-36FF90, SF-779904, WILT-524744, LON-F8CE39, DOR-7030B1)
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-0943D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy finger-ring. The cast finger-ring is fragmentary, missing the base of the hoop and the setting (with a surviving height of 11.3mm, a width of 21.0mm, an internal diameter of 17.6mm and a weight of 2.8g). The hoop has broken beneath the shoulders, where the hoop is of triangular section (2.4mm wide and 1.2mm thick). The sides are divergent to the bezel (with a maximum width and thickness of 10.2mm and 4.3mm respectively) and have a flanged border. The shoulders have a pronounced mid-ridge, which extends to the setting on the bezel. The bezel setting is oval (8.9…
Created on: Tuesday 28th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-041136
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy finger-ring of 3rd century AD date The cast finger-ring is near-complete and is comparatively slight (with a external diameter of 17.0mm – 17.9mm, an internal diameter of 14.8mm – 15.9mm and a weight of 0.7g). The hoop appears to have been of sub-triangular section at the base (1.4mm wide and 0.9mm thick) and widens gently towards the shoulders. The shoulders are decorated with prominent diagonal incised lines. At the top of the shoulders the hoop narrows, with a carination before a raised transverse moulding either side of the bezel. The bezel is oval (5.0…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6DAA23
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description The ring is a memento mori ring with a hoop of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is engraved with a skull, inlaid with traces of white enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: [.] V P obt 26 Jan 1711 aet 3, in italic script. The first character is unclear, and may have been truncated by ring alteration The hoop has an internal diameter of 14.5 mm; external diameter 16.8mm; band width 3.35 mm; band thickness 0.7 mm; weight 2.05g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Conclusions The inscription provides…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-6D70A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description Small complete gold posy ring with traces of ?red enamel. The narrow band of flattened D cross section is externally engraved with a floral wreath pattern, in four segments, each having a central stem and symmetrically opposed leaves. The inner face is engraved with legend + I · AM · EVER · ONE in seriffed Roman capitals, with crosslets between words. The hoop is misshapen, with an internal diameter of 17.8 x 16.4mm; band width 5.7mm; band thickness of 2.3mm; thickness 0.6-0.7mm; weight 1.35g. Discussion Posy rings were popular love token…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-6C10A9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold ring in the form of a narrow band decorated externally with transverse punched facets. Each facet is oval, with a narrow internal band of roughening, suggesting that the facets once held enamel. The inner face is engraved with legend If worthie none soe happie in lower case italics capitals, followed by a crown touch mark. The hoop, which is misshapen, has an external diameter of 12 x 20mm; band width 2.5mm; band thickness of 0.8mm; weight 1.4g. Discussion: The ring form, legend, spelling and style of lettering are typical of a sevente…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerwent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6B9947
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt posy ring, slight damage on the hoop at one point. The broad hoop has a plain outer surface, and a flattened D cross-section. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: - NOT – VALV · BVT · VIRTV, in Roman capitals. Internal hoop diameter 18.7 X 18.9 mm; band width 5.7 mm; band T. 1.4mm; weight 3.06g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Metal Content To judge from its colour and weight, and visual comparison with other silver rings in the collections of the Department of History & Archaeology, this item is silver (over 1…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brecon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-1A2539
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold fede or fidelity ring. The misshapen hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer face is decorated with a floral pattern. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Let virtue be thy guide, in vertical italic script. There appears to be a touch mark (indistinct) after the inscription. Internal hoop diameter 14.7 x 16.9mm; band width 4mm; band thickness 1.2mm; weight 3.89g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Summary and conclusions: The style of the lettering, in particular the loops to right on the ascenders on the ‘h&rsqu…
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-99D6A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Caerphilly
Workflow stage: Published
Description Decorative gold stirrup-shaped ring. It has a small bezel for a small blue sapphire, en cabochon. The hoop is of D-shaped cross-section (flat internally). The internal hoop diameter is 19.4 x 20 mm (very slightly misshapen). Minimum band width 2.6 mm; minimum band thickness 0.7mm; weight 3.22g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Conclusions The form of the decorative, stirrup-shaped ring was very popular during the thirteenth century, and is paralleled by rings from bishops' tombs at Chichester, and the medieval collections of the British …
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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