NHER 14548 (Find Spot) - Medieval gold signet ring (Wymondham, poorly located)
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Summary
It is recorded that in 1846 a medieval gold signet ring depicting a lion rampant was 'found at Wymondham'. The exact nature and location of this discovery are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1846. 'Found at Wymondham'. Gold signet ring depicting lion rampant.
Weight 21 dwts 7 grs.
See (S1).
'A Roman thumb ring was found at Wymondham and together with various other rings found there was in the possession of Me Joseph Warren of Ixworth' [2] quoted by NAR records.
Is this a mis-identification of the same object?
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 6 March 1991.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- FINGER RING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2022 9:54AM