Bronze Age gold ring found in Wales

A 3,000-year-old gold ring found by a metal detector enthusiast is an important archaeological find for Wales, a coroner at a Treasure Trove Inquest ruled yesterday.

Swansea and Gower Coroner Richard Morgan declared the Bronze Age "hair ring," discovered by 38-year-old Nigel Powell in Swansea Bay, was officially Treasure Trove and belonged to the Government. . .

It is thought the delicate, gold-foil covered copper ring will eventually be valued at around £3,000. Finds of such rings are extremely rare and it is thought the piece of jewellery may have belonged to a person of wealth and influence, such as a Bronze Age chieftain or possibly a princess.

Posted by David on March 26, 2003 8:53 AM