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-665261
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penannular gold ring having narrow stripes of yellow and paler gold, this decorative effect very worn especially around each face. The paler (more silver-rich) stripes have blackish tarnish. Visible green corrosion products, and its light weight, suggest that the ring is one of those comprising a gold covering over a copper alloy core (tested: see scientific report). External diameter 29-27mm; breadth 7.5mm; internal diameter 5.6mm; weight 11.6 grams. Composition The analysis says that the gold bands on the ring are 75-77% gold, 19-21% silver and 4-6% copper, with the paler bands t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Englefield', 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.

Record ID: SUSS-5B32DE
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, gold-plated Late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC) penannular ring. The ring is in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop. Many of these penannular rings have a copper alloy core wrapped in gold sheet; however, it is not entirely clear if this is the case for this example, as there are to chips or brakes showing the core. There are many examples of these objects recorded in the PAS database. Some of these include: BH-719492 (2018 T761), PAS-011055 (2016 T920), KENT-FF00A6 (2018 T376) and HAMP-425F0D (2018 T89). These penannular rings are sometimes known as 'ring-money' or 'hair …
Created on: Monday 21st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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: 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-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-5EA230
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age gold, lock-ring, 1000-750 BC. The ring is a Late Bronze Age example that has a triangular cross section. It is hollow and was constructed around a now lost organic core (possibly wood or wax: see La Niece and Cartwright 2009). The ring has flat terminals and is decorated on both outer facing surfaces with incised striations. These decorative lines are set at angles to one another in a triangular pattern. Dimensions: Width: 4.55 mm Thickness: 5.56 mm Weight: 2.97 g Diameter: 20.65 mm Discussion: Lock-rings are Late Bronze Age ornaments made from…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-5EF5C1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold, Bronze age, penannular ring, 1150-750 BC. This is a copper alloy core that has been gold coated, such as NMS-183C7E. One of the terminals has been damaged and the copper alloy core exposed. The ring is circular in section with flat opposed terminals. The ring has a tiger striped colouration around the inside of the internal diameter. This is a patination found on other examples such as HAMP-C18814 and SUSS-EA6735. 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 believe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-E64547
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, gold penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC). Description: The ring is formed from a gold rod with a broadly sub-oval cross-section which forms a circular penannular loop with a small gap between two terminals measuring  2.19mm.  The upper surfaces at each terminal end are slightly flattened creating a D-shaped cross section. The object is plain and covered with pitting, dents and scratches on all surfaces. This is a very robust example.  Measurements: leng…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Haywards Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-63B7A6
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
British Museum Specialist Report: Description: A Bronze Age oval-shaped penannular, gold composite ring comprising three sections of oval-sectioned gold rod, probably soldered together. The gold is light coloured and in overall good condition with a few small dents and stratches on its surface. Diameter: 13.72mm x 14.67mm ; Width: 5.11-5.28mm ; Thickness of rods: 1.63-1.76mm ; Weight: 4.4g Discussion: This is a well-known type of the Middle Bronze Age, showing similarities to a tripartite, gold composite ring found near Stone, Buckinghamshire (PAS: BUC-9754C7; Treasure: 20…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stevington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-5B9EEE
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold bi-partite penannular ring dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1300-800 BC.  The ring is comprised of two penannular rings of gold stacked one on top of the other and soldered together. Each ring is sub-circular (oval) in cross-section and sub-circular (oval) when viewed in plan. The terminals are flat one with a crack and another with a lenticular hole with possible void beneath. The external surfaces is scuffed with light scratches.  Measurements: The ring is 13.85 mm long, 12.69 mm wide at the gap and 6.46 mm …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cheriton', grid reference and parish protected.