Ancient Manx ring found in field by metal detector

A Manx silver ring found by a man who was metal detecting is thought to date from between 1400 and 1500 AD. It was found by Gordon Graham from Edinburgh, in a field in the north of the Isle of Man (Mannin). The ring is engraved with geometric shapes and when he found it in May of this year Gordon Graham reported his find to the landowner and the Manx Museum (Manx: Thie Tashtee Vannin). Finds of archaeological interest on the island must be reported to Manx National Heritage within two weeks. Manx authorities have now declared the ring to be officially classed as treasure and the finder will be rewarded. It has been described as a medieval iconographic ring. Which was an item of jewellery worn in the Middle Ages as an adornment and symbol of status and authority. It was also seen as having long lasting personal and protective meaning to the owner, that would remain with them throughout their life. The ring is due to go on display at the Manx Museum