Find Spot record MDO29477 - Roman Finger Ring, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers
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Summary
Most of a Roman copper alloy finger-ring, of which the hoop is bent and partly missing, found at Compact Farm, Worth Matravers.
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Full Description
Most of a Roman copper alloy finger-ring, of which the hoop is bent and partly missing, was found at Compact Farm, Worth Matravers. The ring is of Group A (Brit. Museum Guide), an earlier, perhaps mainly 2nd century type, and has remains of a stone (or perhaps enamel) in an oval setting on the bezel. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO60 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1961. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1960. 82. 86.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9743 7782 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 10 2013 5:26PM