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Description: | 2008 T72
"Date: 14th century
Date of discovery: 11 February 2007
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal-detector.
Description:
A medieval silver-gilt stirrup-shaped finger-ring, with a bezel in the form of a quatrefoil. Each shoulder bears a square panel with engraved decoration. The gilding is now worn. Part of the hoop is missing.
Dimensions:
Maximum diameter: 23mm.
The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content and should go forward to inquest.
Beverley Nenk
Dept Prehistory and Europe
British Museum
27 February 2008" | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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