Find Spot record 11009/7 - Post medieval ring from the Roodee
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Summary
A metal signet ring dated to the 17th to 18th century was discovered from the site of the Chester Gas Company Works on the Roodee in 1944. The ring had a patina associated with pewter and an intaglio design of two hearts in opposing directions in a Bezel shaped shield. There was a cross in the centre of the ring. A claviform handle similar in design to a pipette was attached to the ring itself on the opposite side to the signet, its purpose is uncertain, however.
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Full Description
A metal signet ring dated to the 17th to 18th century was discovered from the site of the Chester Gas Company Works on the Roodee in 1944. The ring had a patina associated with pewter and an intaglio design of two hearts in opposing directions in a Bezel shaped shield. There was a cross in the centre of the ring. A claviform handle similar in design to a pipette was attached to the ring itself on the opposite side to the signet, its purpose is uncertain, however. (1)
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, p169-170 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
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- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. p169-170.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 39 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36NE |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 20 2020 12:28PM