Monday, 22nd March 2004 (4826 views)

A metal detecting enthusiast has uncovered part of a gold bezel Saxon ring on farmland in Cotton, near Stowmarket, Suffolk.

The ring, discovered on farmland by John Hunt, is believed to be worth several thousand pounds and has been described by archaeologists as a unique find.

The item appears to depict the face of a saint-like figure on the front and is encrusted with garnets, enamel and mother of pearl, the East Anglia Daily Times reports.

The ring has already attracted the interest of Ipswich Museum. Mr Hunt, a retired scaffolder and a member of the Ipswich Metal Detecting Club, said: "It's definitely the best find I have had so far. You only get one chance to find something like that.

"I knew it was gold but I didn't realise it was worth so much. The Ipswich Museum want it and said they would have it whatever the asking price."

Last year, Mr Hunt found a gold ring dating back to the 15th Century in a farmer's field in Brockford, believed to be worth about £3,000.

 

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