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The Warwick Ring

This beautiful gold and enamel ring was found near Warwick and acquired by Warwickshire Museum in 2003. It was probably made in the 10th century AD in Germany. The centre or 'bezel' is of a high quality, with fine gold wire and delicate green and white enamel. The band which it is attached to is not quite as well made. It seems that they are not the work of the same person and may well have been made in different workshops. It is not clear how the ring came to Britain, it could have been part of someone's personal jewellery who was travelling overseas or may have been brought here to trade. The ring is quite large, but could have fitted either a man or a woman. The Warwick Ring was acquired through the Treasure Act with the assistance of the National Art Collections Fund and the Charity of King Henry VIII. It is now on display at the Market Hall Museum.

The Warwick Ring Mystery
When the Warwick Ring first went on display at the Market Hall Museum, we offered people the opportunity to tell the story of the ring, in a story competition. Click on the links below to read the winning stories.
The Warwick Ring by Anne Scotcher The Lost Ring by Jordan Newby The Warwick Ring by Andrew Ballantyne
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