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Medieval silver finger ring
Decorative stirrup-shaped ring. It has a hoop of flattened cross-section. The bezel still retains a small red semi-precious stone,cabochon (probably garnet). The ring is complete, but the hoop has broken into two sections. Decorative rings of this type have a fairly widespread distribution.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2009.17H
Find Information
Site Name: Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2006 / May
Notes: While metal detecting on farm land. The depth at which the ring was found is not recorded.
Measurements
internal diameter / mm:21
diameter / mm
internal diameter / mm:22
diameter / mm
weight / g:1.537
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