howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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courtesy of kent online.
A medieval silver gilt ring found in a farmer's field at Bishopsbourne has been declared treasure.
James Goldswain made the discovery a few inches below the soil in a ploughed field while metal detecting.
The piece, known as a 'fede' or faith ring, dates from the 14th or 15th century and features a pair of clasped hands and would have been worn as a love token.
Mr Goldswain, from Newlands, Whitfield near Dover, took the ring to Dover Museum shortly after finding it in February this year and it was referred to the county's archaeological finds liaison officer (AFLO) who adminsters the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Kent.
He said: "I have heard of them but never actually seen one so it was a nice surprise. But I have no idea what it's worth.
The North Kent coroner Rebecca Cobb considered a report from the AFLO and concluded it should be classified as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.
It covers any metallic object found which is more than 300 years old and contains at least 10 per cent precious metal.
After the hearing AFLO Jen Jackson said: "They are not uncommon and a few turn up in the county every year.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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Well done he. It's not (just) an Irish thing then?...
http://www.addanto.com/claddagh-ring-history.aspxIgnorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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I think Jim sold us his Mine-lab detector some years ago, well done Jim.
Which reminds us, if anyone loses or has lost, a ring or brooch, etc., in their garden, let us know and we will be happy to come over and search for it. No charge!
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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very kind of you kath, a better idea would be to do posh barry's garden while his back is turned and we can split the proceeds.
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Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Begghad! I've put 30 beaters on to it now Howard, so you can't get your hands on the interest free family keepsakes
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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just heard the news barry about the swiss authorities collecting tax of law abiding aristocracy with money holed up in their banks and sending it to george at number 11.
this must be the straw that breaks the camels back for you.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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moved my stash to a secret location.
ps. a good rate of intrest as well.
