Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Medieval gold signet ring
The hoop is quadrangular in cross-section. The edge of the ring shows considerable wear.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2003.19H
Find Information
Site Name: Valle Crucis Abbey, Llantysilio-yn-Ial
Notes: Traditionally associated with Valle Crucis Abbey. Little is known about its history or the circumstances of its discovery. The ring passed to Roger Curteis by gift in 1980. It was previously owned by Miss Essex Hylton, who used to live in Llangollen. She gave the ring to Mrs A.K.Morrell of Plas Yolyn in 1909
Measurements
internal diameter / mm:19
diameter / mm
external diameter / mm:25.9
diameter / mm
thickness / mm:2.5
height / mm:5.4
weight / g:19.51
diameter / mm:14 [of bezel]
Categories
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