Record ID: DUR-5DE144
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Post Medieval finger ring, uncertain date. A plain gold band, with a slightly raised central ridge on the outside. The ring has been squashed out of shape but originally but have been round. The band is thin, and flat on the inside. Judy Rudoe (British Museum) has seen an image of this ring and is happy that it is undiagnostic, so cannot be assigned a pre-1700 date. As such it does not constitute Treasure.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-790CE0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Medieval 'fede' finger-ring. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The crown has two circular hollows in, perhaps for a stone/enamel but nothing now remains. The hoop is decorated with an inscribed pattern which consists of; three squares, at equal interval which have an X filling them and three short lines on the inside of each side. In between the squares are two possible leaf-type motifs.
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Layton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-4E0D35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring, with inscription on inside. The finger ring is rounded with a D-sectioned hoop. It has decoration on the outside, which was probably cast in. It consists of symbols, such as a sunburst etc. The inscription is on the inside of the hoop and appears to read 'Colie llevell'. This could refer to a person, or a place, it is not clear. Finger rings such as this can be found in gold, silver and copper alloy in this period. They are used as posy rings and mourning rings, with inscriptions of names, or phrases.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-A536F4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ring, probably a finger ring, Roman in date. It is formed by a thick, circular cross-sectioned copper aloly wire being curled round into two rows with slightly rounded terminals. Both terminals also have cross-hatched decoration, similar to the more delicate copper and silver Roman snake finger rings. Although this seems very large for a finge ring, there are some similar examples on the PAS database. A similar ring formed from a single turn can be seen in Lindsay Allason-Jones and Roger Miket's 'Catalogue of small finds from South Shields Roman fort,' 1984: pp 125-…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2011
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Record ID: DUR-10D746
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring, Post Medieval in date. It is plain with no decoration on either the bezel or the hoop. The hoop is D shaped in cross-section. It has slightly angular shoulders leading up to a flat bezel, a rounded rectangle in plan. This may have had decoration on but there is nothing visible now. The surface may have been treated, perhaps coated with a 'white metal' such as pewter or silver but corrosion has made it unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-1B82E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead Post Medieval finger ring, a decade ring, dating to c.1600-1800. It is circular in plan with a projecting flat oval shaped bezel (diameter 10.60mm x 8.69mm) and ten small projecting knops around the outer circumference. The bezel is plain but on other examples there are designs and letters. This appears to be a lead version of the more usual copper alloy rings of this type. Decade rings were used for the rosary- to repeat the Ave and Paternoster prayers. They were introduced in the 10th century but became more popular at times of religious tension, in particular the 16th ce…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1B73E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring, a decade ring, dating to c.1600-1800. It is circular in plan with a projecting flat circular bezel (diameter of 10.77mm) and ten small projecting knops around the outer circumference. The bezel is decorated with the grooved letters 'IHS', with a cross on the top of the H and an arrow pointing out of the bottom of it. Decade rings were used for the rosary- to repeat the Ave and Paternoster prayers. They were introduced in the 10th century but became more popular at times of religious tension, in particular the 16th century onwards. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-413747
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver finger ring which is almost completely flattened. Both ends are broken and are uneven. It is plain on the inside with incised decoration on the outside. This consists of a line at the top and the bottom, with a floral/vegetal motif in the centre. It could be that the rest of the ring would have had an inscription on but this is now missing. Date: Late Medieval- Post Medieval- c.1400- 1600 AD Dimensions: Length 16.98mm. Width 6.01mm Weighing 0.6g . The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Tre…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cowton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-021A61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A silver finger ring with a D-shaped cross section which has been broken and now forms a slightly bent line rather than a circle. The outer face of the ring has decoration which was cast in the form of a repeating floral (?) motif.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sedgefield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F7FAC7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring with enamel on the bezel. Post Medieval in date, it is of a type called signet rings. . The bezel extends above the hoop of the ring. It has red enamel on the top, this has corroded and distorted any pattern or design. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section and the surface is uneven due to corrosion. The bezel is oval in shape and measures 12.49mm x 9.6mm. The ring is also sub-circular measuring 18.87mm x 21.86mm.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-FA9055
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring, probably of Roman date. The hoop consists of a narrow band, slightly elliptical in section. The ovoid bezel, which has been soldered onto the hoop, consists of an outer decorative band of beaded wire which surrounds a box setting for stone, now missing. The setting is crushed and damaged and the hoop bent and distorted. Discussion: the ring is probably of Roman date, although this is not certain. A parallel for the style of the ring was found at Leeuwarden and published by Henkel (1913, no. 135). Date: 3rd to 4th centuries AD? Wt.: 2.41g D. of bezel: 9.5mm Re…
Created on: Friday 26th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheatley Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-FA3454
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold posy ring made from a flat band 4.31mm wide and 0.77mm thick. It is engraved with a black-letter inscription in French which reads Jatens tenir (I wait to hold [you]). The inscription starts (and/or ends) with a group of three-pointed motifs, other motifs which are difficult to identify (from the photographs) and a sun with wavy rays. The words are separated by a five-petalled flower on a stem with leaves The finger-ring dates from the fifteenth century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as T…
Created on: Friday 26th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7F2876
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late medieval signet ring. Most of the hoop is lost, but the bezel remains. It is oval and contains the device of a merchant's mark. The ring fragment is silver-gilt and dates from the sixteenth century. Dimensions: length 21 mm, width 8 mm. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-EC5C42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Medieval finger ring. The hoop is bent slightly out of shape but is complete. It is flat and plain, thickening slightly as it meets the bezel. The bezel is hexagonal in plan with a dark purple stone set in the centre. The bezel has bevelled edges, both from the bottom and top edges, meeting in a central ridge. On the reverse of the bezel is a small sub-circular mark. Date: 13th-14th Century. Dimensions:. Width of bezel 12mm. Length of bezel 13.5mm Diameter of hoop 21.5mm Weighing 3.0g . The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under…
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E9F666
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Medieval finger-ring, with a circular bezel set with a purple stone. The wire hoop is undecorated and has a circular cross-section. There is a small crack in the hoop but it has not broken and is complete. A very similar example was found and reported in 2004- 2004-T377. Probably 13th century Weighing 0.8g . Diameter of hoop 19mm. The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whixley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-84F652
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Heavy gold signet ring, finely engraved with a coat of arms, oriented vertically, within a dotted border. Images of the signet ring were examined by Dr Clive Cheesman, College of Arms, who has provided the following information: 'The ring shows the coat of arms of a family called Prestwich. The coat of arms consists of a shield and, displayed on top of a helmet, a crest. The shield is quartered, the first and fourth quarters showing a design consisting of a mermaid, reputedly granted in the mid-16th century to a family called Prestwich of Hulme, Manchester. We do not unfortunately…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-B30433
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring, 18th century in date. It has ac circular hoop which is flat all the way around. The outer face is decorated with vertical lines all around the diameter. On the inner face there are three lions stamped, this is presumably the makers mark. The Norfolk FLO had a case where a copper alloy finger ring had been stamped with a lion and the word GOLD, presumably to try to fool someone into thinking it was a gold ring. The marks on this finger ring may be something similar.
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th October 2010
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Record ID: DUR-B2EA57
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval finger ring, possibly pewter, 16/17th century in date. The hoop is circular with a flattened circular bezel. On the bezel is a five-pointed star which has been stamped in. The hoop is slightly squashed out of shape (measuring 20.03mm by 19.78mm) and has a D-shaped cross section.
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2010
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Record ID: DUR-5A6DE3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy finger ring from the Post Medieval period. The hoop is incomplete with the ends not quite meeting. The hoop is rectangular in cross-section and the same width/thickness all the way round. On the outer face are vertical lines splitting the hoop into sections all around. In every other section there is a raised symbol or decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 2nd August 2010
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Record ID: DUR-79D5E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Late Medieval- Post Medieval finger ring. It is incomplete having lost around half of the hoop. The bezel is expanded, flat and circular with a grooved border line. There was possibly a design in the centre but through corrosion and wear this is not clear. The hoop appears plain but little remains.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-63A523
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold mourning ring. It has been squashed slightly out of shape. It has a central raised ridge running round the outside of the ring, in the centre. This is triangular in cross section and there is a small break at one point, possibly where the bezel once was? On either side of this ridge there was originally black enamel but most of this is now missing, only fragments remain. Inside the ring is an incised inscription reading 'Live well and die well' followed by TS stamped inside a square.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-5E9C58
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring, Medieval- Post Medieval in date. It has a plain band apart from one grooved line. The hoop is rectangular in cross section and has been squashed slightly out of shape.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Denton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E66FF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper tin alloy Roman finger ring, It has a raised circular bezel which is decorated with grooved lines forming a grid. The shoulders are slightly keeled and are decorated with a grooved triangle pointing away from the bezel on each side. The hoop narrows in width away from the shoulders but thickens on the other axis. The precious metal content of the find is below 10% and therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aislaby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E66894
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver finger ring with a lozenge shape in relief at the bezel. On either side is a triangle in relief pointing away from the bezel. The decoration is probably intended to imitate the design of a gemstone set between raised shoulders. The hoop is even in width and thickness all the way around and has a rectangular cross section.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-52B601
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman finger ring, 2nd- 3rd century in date. It is complete and has a circular raised bezel. This is plain with no decoration. The shoulders are slightly angular and with a grooved triangle with the point facing away from the bezel and regular grooves on both edges. The hoop away from the bezel and shoulders is sub-circular in cross section and thicker at the bottom.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2010
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Record ID: DUR-A41616
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring. It has a raised circular empty bezel. The bezel would have contained either enamel or glass. The hoop is broken and only around a quarter remains. It has a circular cross section. The surface is pitted and corroded with a light green patina.
Created on: Monday 24th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
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Record ID: DUR-702F73
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring from the Post Medieval period. The hoop is flat and has some inscribed letters around the outside face. They do not make sense as words and some are upside down. The hoop has a rectangular cross section and is plain on the interior.
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D90666
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Medieval 'fede' finger-ring. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The hoop is decorated with a floral motif of four quatrefoil flowers with leaves in between.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
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Record ID: DUR-A7E992
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman finger ring, 2nd century in date. It is a simple design with a thin hoop which widens at the bezel. It is a flat bezel with three raised vertical lines with a raised almost complete circle around them.
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-703598
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Medieval finger ring with a green glass (?) setting in the bezel. It is a stirrup shaped ring which has been squashed out of shape, with the hoop being almost trapezoidal in shape. The setting is oval shaped in plan and a white paste can be seen around the edge of the stone/glass (?). Treasure no. 2010- T52
Created on: Monday 1st February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E4C2A0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman finder ring. It has a simple hoop with a circular cross section. It widens towards the bezel. The bezel is oval shaped and there is a hollow for a sub-circular inset, enamel/glass/stone. Similar to Guiraud Type 2a/b
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-2BD1B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Late Medieval finger ring. The hoop has a circular cross section and widens at the angular shoulders. The hoop is broken near to the bottom but is complete, just being bent slightly out of shape. Because of this the hoop is not fully circular and measures 27.6mm x 25.71mm. The bezel is sub-oval and flat. It has a design in relief in the centre which consists of a W with an indistinct design above- possibly representing a crown- with two scroll like patterns visible. This type of ring is known as a signet ring and the design could relate to a specific family.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-721633
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman gold finger-ring of keeled type, the D-sectioned hoop widening to sub-triangular angular shoulders with a triangular notch on each edge close to the bezel. Two incised grooves run from where the shoulder meets the bezel to where the shoulder meets the loop on both shoulders, this creates a triangular panel on each shoulder. The central panel of this section is raised to the height of the shoulder edges. The ring has been squashed so it is no longer circular but it is complete. The ring is mounted with a prominent oval bezel consisting of a blue stone intaglio encased within…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2FE1B3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring. Late post-medieval or early modern copper alloy finger-ring. There is engraved decoration on the outside of the hoop which is still very crisp and clear: a row of leafy snowdrops. Four others have been recorded on this database:LANCUM-3DF1F3, LANCUM-C8F8D5, LANCUM-CF9042 and LANCUM-D83FF7. It is possible that the snowdrop motif was a common one on finger rings in the later 18th/19th century and that finger rings displaying this decoration were both made from more expensive silver and also cheaper copper-alloy.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-9EC4D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Post Medieval finger ring which has been unrolled but appears complete. It has a D-shaped cross-section with a thin border on both sides. The outside is decorated with an engraved floral/scroll motif and would have been infilled with black enamel, a small section of which remains at one end. It is inscribed on the inside with the following: +RICHES + ARE+ VNSTEDFAST + AND BEVTI WIL + DEKEY BVT + FAITHFUL LOVE DOTH ←EVER← LAST +← TIL DETH DRIVE YT A + WAY+← Date: 16-17th century Dimensions: Length 46.7mm. Width 8.13mm Weighing 6.8g The age …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-9E9785
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver finger-ring of keeled type, the hoop widening to triangular angular shoulders which are decorated by grooved lines running away from the bezel. The ring is mounted with a prominent oval bezel consisting of a blue glass (?) intaglio encased within a box setting. The intaglio portrays Mars kneeling left, holding a shield in front of him and a spear across his body. It is a very fine engraving and the folds in his tunic as well as gathering at his waist can be seen. He has a fold of material draped over his arm. He possibly has a laurel wreath on his head. Henig Type VI…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B82193
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 16th century signet ring. It is complete although the hoop narrows at certain points due to wear and corrosion. The bezel is flat with an incised decoration. Often letters are used on these rings but this example appears to be a design, however it is unclear what it is meant to be. The bezel has sloping shoulders down to the hoop.
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.