Record ID: KENT-D5AB5A
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of post medieval date, likely between the 15th and 18th centuries. Possibly a vervel or hawking ring. Description: The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, flat externally and curved internally. The pattern consists of four six petal flowers, with a raised line running around the central circumference of the ring. The copper alloy shows through dark brown, and both light green and dark green where the copper has patinated. This example, due to the decoration and style, probably dates to the middle of the date range give, roughly 16th to 17th century. Dimen…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-C4CD71
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, possibly a vervel or related item. It has a flat, rectangular plat, at the top of which is an integrally cast rectangular suspension loop set in line with the plane of the plate and with off-centred circular aperture. The front face of the object has enamelled and gilded decoration. This comprises a central motif that is broadly shield shaped in form but flares slightly at its base. It is decorated with six transverse bands of red enamel, most of which is now missing due to post-depositional damage, as well as mult…
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6560D7
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, high tin copper alloy ring of post-medieval date. The ring is circular in plan with a rectangular section. It is decorated with a series of incised lines and five evenly spaced lozenge shapes within a raised boarded of conjoined lozenges. Traces of gilding are present on the outer surface. The internal surface of the ring is flat and undecorated. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is worn. It is 16.3mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick, 1.3mm wide and weighs 1.8g. Due to the size of the ring, it has been suggested that it functioned as a vervel or 'hawking ring', howe…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Fleetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-70C2E2
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 24 Post Medieval: A cast copper alloy ring, with a recessed outer edge, with knops present around the edge. It bears the legend: .REGARD FOR GE:IV (Probably George IV?). It is possibly either a finger ring or a hawking vervel. It probably dates to post 1600 AD. The internal diameter is 1.9mm. Width: 7.7mm Diameter: 16.8mm Thickness: 1.8mm Weight: 3.1 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B5A494
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A swivel, perhaps used in falconry as a point of attachment between the leash and the jess. The object consists of a copper-alloy cast bead, either hollow or drilled, with a tiny loop of diameter 4.2mm at one end, and a grooved swivel at the other end. The groove in the latter retains a thread of organic material, probably twine. The body of the bead bears repeated round, probably floral, relief decoration retaining traces of gilding which extends to the loop. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Diameter: 8.4mm, Length: 17.8mm, Weight: 1.99gms.
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 30th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-88AA68
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy vervel in the form of a flat circular ring, sub-rectangular in section, inscribed on both faces in italic script {star} A. Pitcairne. at. Cortt / {star} keper The inscription may be transcribed as 'A. Pitcairne, at Court, keeper'. The vervel bears the name of Andrew Pitcairn (d.1642), who was Chief Falconer to King Charles I from 1626, for which he was paid £360 per annum. Pitcairn was the youngest son of Henry Pitcairn (d.1626), 15th lord of the Perthshire Pitcarns of Kintillo, and became servitor (servant) to Prince Charles, when he was Duke of York, in 1612.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burcott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7B06C5
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ?vervel (hawking ring), consisting of a piece of sheet metal decorated with v-shaped punches curved into a 16.5x17.5mm diameter ring. It is of varying thickness and max 1mm thick. Both ends have V-shaped cuts, one of which is 2mm long and the other 3mm long. The ends vary in width - that with the shortest cut is 4.5mm, which gradually expands to 9mm at the opposite end. The v-shaped punches are in two bands running down the centre along two shallow grooves. Internal diameter 13.5x14.5mm. Probably late medieval/ early post medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WILT-F3D203
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably late medieval/ early post medieval copper alloy vervel or 'hawking ring'. It is rectangular in section with an internal diameter of 11.5mm (thickness c.0.5mm). There are traces of a white residue on the inside of the ring while the patina on the outside is dark brown. The vervel appears cast in two C-shaped pieces, joined together to become circular. One join has straight edges and is a little off-kilter; the other has very rough edges and suggests a break and/ or repair. The inside surface however is smooth and shows no sign of either join. Perhaps this indicates the joins ar…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2004
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-A91A20
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vervel (or 'Hawking') ring, 5.5mm wide, 0.5mm thick and slightly squashed but with an estimated diameter of 15mm (internal 14mm). It is decorated with a central band 3mm wide on which are punched 1mm wide ovals 1mm apart. 15th/ 16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2004
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.