See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV133865 |
|---|
| Name: | Findspot of a gold ring, Moretonhampstead |
|---|
Summary
A medieval finger-ring consisting of a simple D-sectioned hoop, engraved with three tau crosses was found in 2010 near Moretonhampstead. Acquired by Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter after being declared Treasure.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 75 86 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX78NE |
|---|
| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Moretonhampstead |
|---|
| District | Teignbridge |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | MORETONHAMPSTEAD |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-52E404
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XIV to XV - 1400 AD (Between) to 1499 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-52E404 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2010) A medieval finger-ring consisting of a simple D-sectioned hoop, engraved with three tau crosses. The tau might signify devotion to St Anthony, who was recognised by this symbol. The finger-ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century. It has suffered some abrasion from its time in the ground (J P Robinson, Curator of Medieval Collections). Acquired by Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter after being declared Treasure.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-52E404. [Mapped feature: #140124 ] |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8025 - FINGER RING (XIV to XV - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 20 2023 4:15PM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.