NHER 34572 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval finger ring
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Summary
In the 1950s an early post medieval finger ring was found during the construction of flood defences. It is a betrothal ring of a girl aged 12.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Mid to late 1950s. Found during construction of flood defences 'about 300 yards below the now new bridge' (presumably this means the new bridge now is at 30 inches deep).
Betrothal ring of a girl aged 12, circa 1600.
See letter in file for NHER 4305.
E. Rose (NLA), 30 June 1999.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FINGER RING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2006 12:45PM