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Stirrup rings
Number recorded on PAS database: 9
Stirrup rings are a very distinctive style of ring with a pronounced triangular-shaped protruding bezel (when viewed from the side). Gemstones of various types are set in the top of the bezel. They usually belonged to wealthy members of the clergy and date from the 12th – 15th centuries although the majority are 13th – 14th C.
Lettering style
Inscription language
Inscription position
Destination
List of all inscriptions (sorted alphabetically)
Inscription | Date | Makers' Mark | PAS ID | Found (County) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
......v... r(?)defin | 13th C | None | NMS-E14DE3 | Norfolk |
A mon docs [am]or salvs li mavt de ce / ke il mot en covent por dev sovieng lvio | 13th C | None | NARC-2F37E3 | Shropshire |
A v . . . i a / r a . . . . | 13th C | None | WREX-848E6F | Cheshire |
Amie tv es ma vie | 12th-14th C | None | SF-750A31 | Suffolk |
Ave Maria | 14th C | None | SF-C864C6 | Suffolk |
Dev medoinst ioie demamor | 14th C | None | NMS-EA1E81 | Norfolk |
Io svi de drv ri | 12th-15th C | None | ESS-5C3A03 | Essex |
Io svi ei en | 12th-15th C | None | YORYM-AA837B | North Yorkshire |
Ni onan nrio onic / Niai aino anioi nan | 13th C | None | GLO-0BFB91 | Oxfordshire |
The rings:
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