Record ID: ESS-A6165E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of unknown date. The band of the ring is thin and narrows at the back, its widest point at the bezel. The bezel is oval in shape and is missing its setting. The shoulders of the ring feature wire filigree decoration, the ends of which spiral inwards. These are not uniform. Both the band and the bezel of the ring are bent and distorted. Dimensions: length: 19.8mm, width: 9.7mm, thickness (of band): 0.5mm, weight: 3.01g Discussion: A gold finger ring of similar shape and with similar dimensions on the database which is Roman in date (HAMP-2B…
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-526A97
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold hoop probably dating to the post-medieval period, almost certainly modern. The hoop is circular in shape and is formed from a single gold wire that has been twisted along its length. There is a small crimp visible, where the wire has been joined. Dimensions: The diameter is 9.2mm and it weighs 0.2g. Discussion: If a ring, this is very small when compared, for example with NMS-4AFCF9. Other examples of twisted wire rings are made of two interwoven strands, such as LON-031583. Conclusion: In terms of precious metal content, this artefact qualifies as T…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A74FF3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Two pieces of a gold strip. One piece is straight, the other is bent. The band is flat and uniform in width. The edges appear to be slightly flattened and 'hammered' in. Both pieces have been distorted in shape and form. Fragment Dimensions 1 Weight: 7.45g Length: 54.74mm Width: 8.27 Thickness: 1.39 2 Weight: 9.47g Length (when straightened): 74.25mm Length (when bent): 32.46mm Width: 7.97mm Thicknes: 1.21mm
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EA5641
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Roughly circular or slightly oval gold object, apparently made from a piece of flat sheet. An oval area in the centre has been raised, and this pierced in the centre by a small circular hole c. 1mm in diameter. The face with the raised centre has fine concentric lines scratched or engraved around the flange, and an edge which appears slightly thickened in places. The raised centre has broad lines scored across it, perhaps as a result of damage while in the soil. The other face does not appear to have any markings other than those caused by general wear and tear. The circu…
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EA0CE2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Roughly circular or slightly oval gold object, apparently made from a piece of flat sheet. An oval area in the centre has been raised, and this pierced in the centre by a small circular hole c. 1mm in diameter. The face with the raised centre has fine concentric lines scratched or engraved around the flange, and an edge which appears slightly thickened in places. The raised centre has broad lines scored across it, perhaps as a result of damage while in the soil. The other face does not appear to have any markings other than those caused by general wear and tear. The circu…
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-FC9867
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description Small gold pellet. Diameter 8.2 x 7.5mm; Thickness 4.1mm; Weight 3.2g. Identification There are no diagnostic features, thus it is not possible to assign this piece to any cultural or chronological context. It cannot therefore be securely dated to pre-1713 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Gillian Varndell Curator, British Museum 24.07.2013
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Copford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-886A60
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undiagnostic, plain and distorted gold ring. In its current condition it measures 22.10mm by 17.01mm, is 1.70mm thick and weighs 2.35 grams. The find was examined by British Museum curators Judy Rudoe, Ben Roberts and Julia Farley, who all determined it was undiagnostic and undatable.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tending District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F173D0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T182 Finger ring fragment Date: Undiagnostic Description: fragment of a silver-gilt finger-ring, a broad flat band incised on exterior with a double row of dots. Dimensions: Weight: 1.3g Length: 20.81mm Width: 5.90mm Thickness: 0.73mm Discussion: this ring fragment is undiagnostic in nature and cannot be securely dated to a specific period. Compare PAS-FFCC17. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe The BritishMuseum
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-043423
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undiagnostic and incomplete gold fragment. It is rectangular in plan. The terminal is square with side facets. It measures 15mm.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-549A63
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Undiagnostic gold fragment. A piece of thick wire, or rod, of circular section except where chopped at each end. The cutting has given the edges a wedge-like profile. Dimensions: Weight: 1.6g Length: 30.04mm Diameter: 2.42mm Discussion: The object has been examined by Ben Roberts, Curator of European Bronze Age at the British Museum, who determined that the fragment is undiagnostic in nature. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1711 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Car…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-33FA54
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undiagnostic and unidentified fragments of gold. possibly casting waste. 1) 16.53mm long, 14.73mm wide, 1.75mm thick. Weight 2.70 grams There is damage to all edges. Found 20th Feb 2011. 2) 12.79mm long, 7.28mm wide, 6.06mm thick. Weight 3.74 grams. There is damage to the two shorter ends. Found 11th March 2011. The artefacts are undiagnostic and undated, and as such have not been reported under the Treasure Act (1996) following advice from the Treasure Department at the British Museum following comments from British Museum Curators: Barry Ager (Early Medieval Curat…
Created on: Friday 18th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-4F47D6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of gold filigree decoration. Two gold wire coils attached with solder to the outer curved side of a central gold rectangular sheet. The sheet is convex and appears as a half-tube in section. In the centre of each gold coil is a gold pellet. There are also two pellets soldered onto the coils and gold sheet aligned to run down the middle of the gold sheet. The half-tube sheet is flush at one end with the tops of the coils and protrudes further than the coils at the other end. At the protruding end there are an additional two pellets that have been soldered on, one at each corne…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton-on-the-Naze', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BF0334
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular droplet of gold, measuring 13.57mm by 11.89mm by 6.85mm. Weight 6.83 grams. Date: Unknown Iron Age coins have been recovered from the same area, and it has been suggested that this piece of gold may have been connected with Iron Age gold working, such as coin production or recycling. However, a similar piece (2004 T408) was determined to be undiagnostic and undatable following metal analysis. As such, although the object has over 10% precious metal content by weight, the undiagnostic nature of the artefact means that it cannot be definitively dated pre1710 and as such…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as ''The Rodings'', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F23AA2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2010 T262 Colchester District, Essex: Undiagnostic gold fragment Date of Discovery: 6th April 2010 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Date: Unknown Description: Small undiagnostic fragment of gold. It is 'D' shaped in plan, with the flat edge being a break. It is 7.98mm long, 6.94mm wide, 2.11mm thick and weighs 0.97 grams. Discussion: Athough the object has over 10% precious metal content by weight, the undiagnostic nature of the artefact means that it cannot be be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9D8D96
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T163 Gold bar fragment Description A fragment of circular-sectioned, slender gold bar chopped from a larger piece; probably scrap. Dimensions:L. 30mm; Th. 3mm; Wt. 3.5g Discussion The piece is undiagnostic and cannot be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. As such it fails to qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Gillian Varndell Curator 21.05.10
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8E56E6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T168 Finger Ring Description: Small undecorated gold ring; D-shaped band. Discussion: The lack of inscription or makers mark on this finger-ring makes it impossible to accurately date. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.8mm Band width: 1.75mm Weight:1.8g As we cannot securely date this ring to pre-1710 it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Author: Caroline Barton The British Museum
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8DFF32
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T170 Gold fragment Description: A fragment of gold strip, probably scrap. Dimensions: L. 11mm; W. 5.5-4.5mm; Th. 2mm; Wt. 0.8g Discussion: The piece is undiagnostic and cannot be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. As such it fails to qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Gillian Varndell Curator 21.05.10
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-185A38
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2009 T626 Description: Plain gold band; slightly misshapen. Flattened edges on the band indicate that this is a fitting rather that a finger-ring. There are no diagnostic features to this fitting and as such it is impossible to date. Dimensions: Diameter: 14mm. Thickness: 1mm. Weight: 1.2g Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1709 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Caroline Barton The British Museum 28/01/2010
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2009
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-203042
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Misshapen small plain gold finger-ring. The hoop is a low D-shape in cross-section, with the interior flat or very slightly convex and the exterior more distinctly convex. Date: There is no inner inscription or makers mark on the ring, therefore it is not possible to date this finger-ring. The undiagnostic nature of this find makes it impossible to date to pre-1709 and as such it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Caroline Barton The British Museum 28/01/2010
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-49A356
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure 2008 T578: Gold ring The shape of this object suggests that this is more likely to be a decorative mount or fitting of some kind rather than a finger-ring. The flat lateral edge is incongruous for a finger-ring. It is slightly misshapen, and there are no diagnostic features to the fitting. Dimensions: Externally: 23.42mm by 17.91mm Internally: 20.78mm by 15.04mm. Width: 1.15mm Thickness: 1.24mm Weight 1.17 grams. In the absence of any diagnostic features there is no evidence to confirm that it is more than 300 years old; as such, it falls outside the provisions of the Treas…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.