MULTIPLE silver objects including a complete silver gilt ring from post-Medieval times found in Whitchurch have been declared treasure.
The inquest into a complete silver seal matrix, a complete silver gilt ring and an incomplete silver mount took place in Shirehall in Shrewsbury on Thursday, July 20.
There were 10 objects and fragments determined to be treasure at the inquest and Robert Macey, Shropshire Council Cabinet member for culture and digital, said that is “incredibly rewarding to make this kind of discovery”.
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He added: “It is incredible that the countryside is still turning over artefacts dating so far back in time and offering us even more insight into Shropshire’s population and settlements.
“It must be incredibly rewarding to make this kind of discovery and we are indebted to the people who act responsibly and report the finds and allow us all to share in their history.”
The Whitchurch treasures were found by metal detectors.
The incomplete silver mount of possible Roman date (c.AD 43-150) was found by Dave Boridge, the complete silver seal matrix dating to the post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1750) was found by Jason Reece-Lincoln and the complete silver gilt post-Medieval ring dating to the late Medieval to early post-Medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600) was found by Peter Crompton.
Emma-Kate Lanyon, Shropshire Council museums service curator, said it is a “remarkable opportunity to get in touch with our past”.
Chief coroner for Shropshire Telford and Wrekin John Ellery heard that one of the finders was expected to be there but didn’t attend.
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Fay Bailey, Shropshire Council museums and archives manager added: “They are really exciting objects and another important jigsaw piece that will help us reveal the unique history of Shropshire.
“We hope to be able to share them with our visitors soon.”
Shropshire Council hopes to secure grant aid to acquire the items.
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