Find Spot record 15005 - Brenish medieval finger ring

Summary

Medieval finger ring made from a strip of copper alloy and engraved with five panels showing various cruciform designs.

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Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

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NA 99 26 Medieval finger ring made from a strip of copper alloy and engraved with five panels showing various cruciform designs. Although in base metal, the best parallel is the class of silver and niello rings from the late 12th century. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 107/03) and allocated to Museum nan Eilean.
Campbell 2004, 140


Council for Scottish Archaeology, 2004, Discovery and Excavation in Scotland (Bibliographic reference). SWE41193.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: Council for Scottish Archaeology. 2004. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. New Series, Volume 5.

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Record last edited

Mar 28 2008 3:17PM

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