Record ID: SF-A6DEC7
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Middle Bronze Age gold composite ring consisting of three penannular solid rods of gold possibly soldered together. Each ring has a circular section. Dimensions: 12.79mm in external diameter and 7.89mm in internal diameter, 6.65mm in height and 5.65g in weight. Each gold ring is c2.29mm in thickness. Discussion: This ring is very similar to other examples from elsewhere such as LIN-9F2713,(2011 T580) and SUSS-63B7A6 (2012T165). Similar rings are often found threaded on to gold bracelets, such as those from Granta Fen Cambridgeshire, on twisted torcs, such as those from…
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst', grid reference and parish protected.