Record ID: WMID-C74D5B
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or early Post Medieval (14th to 18th century) circular fitting or suspension loop. These objects are suggested as multipurpose and may have been used as curtain ring or belt or clothing hangers. The ring is flat on both outer surfaces. The object has a well-developed dark green to brown coloured patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) Nos. 522-524, and she describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich date from the mid-15th to mid-17th century. There…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID3196
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy sub-circular ring, 25.31 x 24.86mm in diameter. Trapezoidal in cross-section, 2.01mm thick. One area is very worn, and is therefore more narrow. Rings such as these had many possible functions and they seem to be of medieval or post-medieval date, c. 1100-1800 AD.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS BERKSWELL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2610
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy sub-circular ring, approximately 34mm in diameter and 2.24mm thick, with an elongated hexagonal cross-section. File marks are visible on all surfaces. The width of one area is narrower than the rest due to wear. Rings such as these had many possible functions, and they seem to be of medieval or post-medieval date; the filemarks on this example suggest a medieval date.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2612
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy sub-circular ring, approximately 29mm in diameter and 3.54mm thick, with an elongated hexagonal cross-section. File marks are slightly visible. The item has a matte dark green patina. Rings such as these had many possible functions, and they seem to be of medieval or post-medieval date; the filemarks on this example suggest a medieval date.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2268
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy sub-circular ring, 27.2mm in diameter, trapezoidal in cross-section. Dark green patina. Rings such as these had many possible functions and they seem to be of medieval or post-medieval date, c. 1100-1800 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS BERKSWELL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2273
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy ring, circular and 28.9mm in diameter, with a sub-trapezoidal cross-section. There are file marks on all the surfaces. Rings such as these had many possible functions, and they seem to be of medieval or post-medieval date. The filemarks on this example suggest a medieval date.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.