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Finder
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County
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Date Recorded
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Chris Chandler
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WILTSHIRE
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Sat November 11, 2006
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Recorded By
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Validated by
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Chris Chandler
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2032
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Chris Chandler
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Material
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Size (mm)
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Date
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Gold
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18mm (inner diameter)
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14th - 15th century
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Description:
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Medieval gold finger ring dating to the late 14th or early 15th century. 18mm diameter and triangular in section the hoop accommodates the inscription ' + GOD HELP AMEN' repeated on each side of the outer bevel.
During this religious age, rings were considered to have mystical/magical properties and are known to have been worn to cure ailments such as epilepsy and paralysis. Rings used for this purpose were sometimes known as ‘cramp’ rings.
Declared under the Treasure Act.
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Keywords:
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Medieval gold finger ring cramp
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Object Type:
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Finger ring
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Object Classification:
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Object Sub-classification:
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Object Description:
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Complete
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Object Inscription:
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+ GOD HELP AMEN (repeated)
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Period:
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Medieval
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Date Range:
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14th - 15th century
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Primary Material:
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Gold
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Additional Material:
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Method of Manufacture:
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Surface Treatment:
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Condition:
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Weight (grams):
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10g
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Size (mm):
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18mm (inner diameter)
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References:
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Chris Chandler
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Record creation date:
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11th November 2006
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Findspot:
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Near Chippenham
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County:
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WILTSHIRE
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Recorded elsewhere:
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YES - PAS
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Finder:
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Chris Chandler
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Metal Detector Used:
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Explorer XS
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Record validated by:
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Chris Chandler
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Registered: September 2005