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

Acquisition

purchase, 14/7/2003

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]

Material

Gold

Location

location verified by EMC

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