Find Spot record 14422 - Ring from Land Adjacent to Nantwich Junction

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Summary

A cast copper alloy ring, possibly a dress accessory, dating from the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, Murphy-4E5A27 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Cast copper alloy ring, probably from the Late Medieval - Post-Medieval period. It is not a finger ring but has bevelled edges and a slight thickening on the hoop at one section. It is the type of ring used for connecting other items, possibly a dress accessory.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, Murphy-4E5A27 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. Murphy-4E5A27. [Mapped feature: #28560 Murphy-4E5A27]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. Murphy-4E5A27.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 64 52 (point)
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2022 12:45PM