Record ID: WILT-C9476C
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly complete Roman gold ear ring, dating to c. AD 200-300. The find is a plain, circular ear ring made from a thin gold wire of circular cross-section, each end is overlapped with the other and twisted round neatly in five coils to hold the shape. The ring, which is slightly distorted, shows no visible wear. Dimensions: 23.10mm in width; 17.8mm in height (i.e. c 20.5mm in diameter before distortion); 1.9g in weight Discussion: The earring is of Allason-Jones Type 3. It is closed, making it impossible to remove without breaking. It is possible that the ear ring once h…
Created on: Thursday 25th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ditteridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2720B1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and slightly squashed post-medieval gold ear ring of 19th century date or later. The ear ring is composed by a 15.54mm diameter hollow ring and a second D-shaped smaller element which is wrapped around it. This second element is circular in cross section and shows a straight plate on the back part that is not visible when the ear ring is worn. To the top of the plate is attached the hook which has been bent on itself. To the end of the hook is a small rounded knop. The ear ring appears to be light weight and it is likely that both elements are hollow inside. The D-shape …
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-8DE07C
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description A fragment of gold sheet, including the original edge of an object of uncertain character. A line of punched ‘dot’ decoration (with diameter of c.0.1mm) runs along the original edge (c.1mm from it), positioned relatively uniformly (c.1.5mm). The sheet is creased and has several small scratches and cracks. The damage is most concentrated away from the original edge. Dimensions: Length: 14.5mm; Width: 9.5mm; Thickness: 0.1-0.2mm; Weight: 0.18g Metal composition Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a fragment of gold sheet from Wedhamp…
Created on: Monday 11th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wedhampton Area', grid reference and parish protected.