PATTINGHAM, (Staffordshire) near Patshall), and more to the W. of Wolverhampton, where in 1700 was found a large torques of fine gold, 2. feet long, 3 pounds 2 ounces weight, in shape of the bow of a kettle, and so flexible, that it could be wrapped round the arm, and be easily extended again to its own form. These torques's were worn by the ancient Britons, as well as the Romans.