NHER 19116 (Find Spot record) - Medieval gold ring and dress hook

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Summary

A 15th century gold finger ring, the bezel of which is engraved with the Virgin and child, and a medieval copper alloy dress hook were found here by a metal detectorist.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF62NE
Civil Parish	CASTLE RISING, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full Description

November 1982. Metal detecting.
15th century gold finger ring with bezel engraved with Virgin and Child. See (S1) in file.
Copper alloy dress hook?
Ring awaiting inquest.
See (S2)
R. Trett (KLM), April 1983.

Associated Sources (4)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF58320 Unpublished Document: Cherry, J.. 1983. Gold ring, Castle Rising. 22 April.
<S2> SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Object Types (2)

DRESS COMPONENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Aug 14 2023 10:30AM