NHER 25516 (Find Spot record) - 15th century gold finger ring
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Summary
'Many years' prior to 1989 a medieval gold finger ring was recovered from a garden in this area. The ring has traces of black enamel and is thought to date to the 15th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPROWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
'Many years ago' in 1989. Found in garden.
Gold finger ring, plain band, decorated with engraved flowers and in between a black letter inscription 'en bon cuer'. Traces of black enamel. 15th century.
(S1), (S2) and (S3) NCM.
Identified by and compiled by S. Margeson (NCM), 14 June 1989.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
- <S2> SNF49259 Photograph: NLA. 2001. Finds Photograph. Polaroid.
- <S3> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 7 2011 1:47PM