Finger ring

Add to album

This iron finger ring was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD.

The finger ring has an empty setting in which a stone would have been placed.

The Romans brought the fashion of wearing finger rings to Britain. The most common type was a heavy metal hoop, narrow at the back and swelling to a broader bezel in which an oval gemstone was often set. Many examples have been found in Britain.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-104-110-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 735
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Iron; overall; stone awanting
  
• Dimensions: 0.94" x 0.81"
  
• What:
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Finger ring of iron, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD
  
• References:
• Translations:
• Related Records: