Record ID: SUSS-42C974
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold or gold plated bi-partite penannular ring of Middle to Late Bronze Age date c.1300-750 BC. The ring is sub-oval in shape and cross section with a narrow maximum gap of 2.85mm between the flat ended terminals. The ring is slightly bent upwards at one terminal. One face of the ring is fully convex and the other slightly flatter and facetted with rough parallel ridges around the circumference. This is the scar left from the detatchment of another matching ring that would have been soldered in place. The remaining ring has a linear indentation 7.33mm long on the si…
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Petworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EFB639
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, Late Bronze Age penannular ring (or lock-ring) made from decorated gold sheet around a copper alloy core. The ring is oval in plan with a triangular cross-sectional profile. The face has a pronounced midrib and eight smaller concentric ribs running around either side of the face (17 ribs in total) suggesting construction from gold wire, in contrast to the gold sheeting of the inner surface and terminals which is flat and undecorated. The opening in the ring has been damaged, with the gold plate broken to reveal the corroded copper alloy core. One of the terminals has split…
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-D83432
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A single fragment of gold ‘bar’ of probable prehistoric date. Description: It is snipped (in a pincer-like or ‘chisel-cut’ way) on either end. The object has a sub-hexagonal cross-section. Dimensions: Length: 18mm; Width: 6mm; Thickness: 4.5mm; Weight: 4.32g Metal composition: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of a gold bar fragment by the British Museum, indicated a surface composition of approximately 81-83% gold, 14-16% silver, the rest being largely copper. See appended report. Discussion: This fragment is similar in appearance – and, perhap…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elsted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-F1A729
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A folded fragment from a gold strip dating to the Bronze Age c.1500-800 BCE. A flat gold sheet that has been folded flat against itself over 180 degrees. One original terminal survives which ends in a curved convex edge. The opposite terminal of the fragment ends in a clean transverse break. The outer surface of the sheet has incised decoration consisting of 10 parallel lines that run the length of the object taking up its entire width. This creates a ridged design. The reverse is plain although traces of the upper design’s creation are faintly visible. The objec…
Created on: Monday 30th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1CBAB0
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, copper cored, gold, Bronze Age, penannular ring, 1800-1000BC. The ring is is penannular with a small gap between the terminals, which are flat. The ring is circular in cross section. There is substantial copper alloy corrosion on the interior surface of the ring, suggesting that the ring has a copper alloy core, similar to other examples (SUSS-5EF5C1). These rings are often erroneously referred to as 'ring money' though there is no evidence to suggest that they were used as currency. They are predominantly believed to have been used for personal adornment, such as earri…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-585B49
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold, Bronze age, penannular ring, 1150-750 BC. Possibly a cast solid gold ring though some examples have shown that they are gold coated copper alloy cores, such as NMS-183C7E. The ring is circular in section with flat opposed terminals. These rings are often erroneously referred to as 'ring money' though there is no evidence to suggest that they were used as currency. They are predominantly believed to have been used for personal adornment, such as earrings or nose rings, they have even been suggested as hair ornaments. A complete example can be found in HAMP-0F9AF6 and there are nu…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Compton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B02677
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Description Half of a penannular ring of circular cross-section comprising gold foil covering a base metal (copper alloy) core. The exposed core and outer surface of the gold are iron-stained, probably from the burial environment. The fragment appears to have been quite neatly cut from the direction of the gap as the inner edge of the cross-section is flattened over the edge of the core and the outer edge is more ragged. Maximum diameter 18mm; width 7.0 x 6.5mm. Weight 5.67 grams. Composition Appended report below. Identification A well known later Bronze Age type, d…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-597710
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2006 T620 A Late Bronze Age penannular gold ring. The ring is of a well-known Late Bronze Age type, dating from 1150 - 750 BC. The ring has a circular cross-section and is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 5.6mm. The ring has flat terminals. The ring has a base-metal core, the remains of which are still visible. The ring has alternating stripes of yellow and paler gold, this is detail is now heavily worn.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CB3674
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2006 T263: acquired by the British Museum A rare gold pendant, dating to the Middle Bronze Age. Biconical hollow pendant made from coiled, narrow, lightly C-sectioned gold strip. An eyelet for suspension is placed centrally at the thickest part; this comprises a four-strip loop made integrally with the pendant. One of the tapered ends is missing. Maximum surviving length 30mm; maximum thickness 8mm; depth at maximum thickness including loop 10.5mm; weight 3.32 grams (plugged with soil). Identification Two analogues are currently known, both recent. The first …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4C1150
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2005 T421 A rare gold pendant, dating to the Midle Bronze Age. Biconical pendant made using narrow, c-sectioned gold strip wound spirally. The piece tapers to each end, having its maximum diameter across the mid-section. One end is broken off (missing) and there is slight compression at this end. An eyelet for suspension is placed centrally at the thickest part and this appears to be of the same c-sectioned strip. The hollow pendant was plugged with dirt at the time of inspection. Maximum surviving length 24mm; thickness at mid-section 6mm; weight 1.75 grams. Composition…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Arundel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EA6735
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age, gold penannular ring. The penannular ring has a roughly oval cross-section, the inner surface being flattened. The terminals are flat. The ring has alternate stripes of yellow and paler gold; this decorative banding has been considerably worn on each face and on the angles of the flattened inner surface. Examination of the surfaces of the terminals indicates that the piece probably comprises a gold wrapping over a core of different material; in such cases this is frequently copper alloy. The presence of a base metal core was subsequently confirmed in the laboratory.…
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester area', grid reference and parish protected.