Medieval History
An archaeology enthusiast from Laneshaw Bridge has made the discovery of a lifetime.
Craig Scott was on a rally with Lune Valley Metal Detection Club when he unearthed a medieval ring from a field near Kirkby Lonsdale.
The 14th Century silver ring is engraved with the letters ?IhESVS?, ancient lombardic script for the name Jesus.
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- Brooch Treasure ?owned By Aristocratic Child?
A medieval silver brooch declared as treasure this week is likely to have belonged to a young Cumbrian aristocrat. The 13th century silver gilt ring unearthed at Bridekirk near Cockermouth may have been used by a child to pin on a light cloak or mantle,...
- Viking Treasure Discovered In England
A metal detector enthusiast has found a major hoard of Viking silver in a field on the Cumbria-Lancashire border. Darren Webster, from Carnforth, uncovered more than 200 silver pieces including ornate bracelets, coins and ingots in a lead pot. He said...
- Medieval ?treasure? Found Near Ripon
An intricately-carved medieval ring discovered near Ripon is an important archaeological find which qualifies as ?treasure?, a coroner has ruled. The piece was found by metal detectorist Lindsey Holland close to Ripon on May 16, 2010 and sent to the British...
- Rare Medieval Ring Unearthed In Leicestershire Is Sold For £42,000
A rare medieval gold and diamond ring unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast in Leicestershire has sold at auction for £42,000. John Stevens, who found the ring on land near Fleckney, was celebrating after learning it had sold for more than twice the...
- Viking Gold Ring Found In Yorkshire Farm Field
A gold ring once worn by a Viking was unearthed by a metal detector in a farmer's field in Yorkshire, a treasure trove inquest in Wakefield heard yesterday. Dating back around 1,000 years, the large gold ring was found last April on pasture land in...
Medieval History
Laneshaw Bridge archaeologist unearths medieval ring
An archaeology enthusiast from Laneshaw Bridge has made the discovery of a lifetime.
Craig Scott was on a rally with Lune Valley Metal Detection Club when he unearthed a medieval ring from a field near Kirkby Lonsdale.
The 14th Century silver ring is engraved with the letters ?IhESVS?, ancient lombardic script for the name Jesus.
Click here to read this article from Pendle Today
- Brooch Treasure ?owned By Aristocratic Child?
A medieval silver brooch declared as treasure this week is likely to have belonged to a young Cumbrian aristocrat. The 13th century silver gilt ring unearthed at Bridekirk near Cockermouth may have been used by a child to pin on a light cloak or mantle,...
- Viking Treasure Discovered In England
A metal detector enthusiast has found a major hoard of Viking silver in a field on the Cumbria-Lancashire border. Darren Webster, from Carnforth, uncovered more than 200 silver pieces including ornate bracelets, coins and ingots in a lead pot. He said...
- Medieval ?treasure? Found Near Ripon
An intricately-carved medieval ring discovered near Ripon is an important archaeological find which qualifies as ?treasure?, a coroner has ruled. The piece was found by metal detectorist Lindsey Holland close to Ripon on May 16, 2010 and sent to the British...
- Rare Medieval Ring Unearthed In Leicestershire Is Sold For £42,000
A rare medieval gold and diamond ring unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast in Leicestershire has sold at auction for £42,000. John Stevens, who found the ring on land near Fleckney, was celebrating after learning it had sold for more than twice the...
- Viking Gold Ring Found In Yorkshire Farm Field
A gold ring once worn by a Viking was unearthed by a metal detector in a farmer's field in Yorkshire, a treasure trove inquest in Wakefield heard yesterday. Dating back around 1,000 years, the large gold ring was found last April on pasture land in...