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09/09/2015
Gold Ring Found In Co Fermanagh Declared Treasure
A gold ring discovered at the Drumclay Crannog excavation in County Fermanagh has been declared Treasure.
An inquest was held today, Wednesday, at Belfast Coroner's Court about the ring which is believed to date from the 10th-12th century AD.
Under the provisions of the Treasure Act (1996), an object, other than a coin, may be declared to be Treasure provided it contains at least 10 per cent gold or silver, and is at least 300 years old when found.
Minister Mark H Durkan said: "This is an important judgement which helps safeguard our rich archaeological heritage, especially items of treasure, for present and future generations. This object was one of many hundreds of artefacts retrieved from the site, and each of these artefacts will further help our understanding of life at the Crannóg. It is my intention that this gold wire ring will form an important part of any future exhibition of materials from Drumclay Crannóg."
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An inquest was held today, Wednesday, at Belfast Coroner's Court about the ring which is believed to date from the 10th-12th century AD.
Under the provisions of the Treasure Act (1996), an object, other than a coin, may be declared to be Treasure provided it contains at least 10 per cent gold or silver, and is at least 300 years old when found.
Minister Mark H Durkan said: "This is an important judgement which helps safeguard our rich archaeological heritage, especially items of treasure, for present and future generations. This object was one of many hundreds of artefacts retrieved from the site, and each of these artefacts will further help our understanding of life at the Crannóg. It is my intention that this gold wire ring will form an important part of any future exhibition of materials from Drumclay Crannóg."
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