The Medieval Period (1100AD - 1499AD)
Life In The Middle Ages
Gold ring, Holywood
- Period:
- Medieval
- Description:
This large ring was found near Holywood Abbey, which was founded by Lady Devorgilla during the 12th century. It must have belonged to a very wealthy man.
- Materials/Media:
- metal & gold (80%, metal & silver (significant), metal & copper (minor)
- Dimensions:
- diameter 25mm, width 7mm, weight 17.7g
- Source:
- Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
- Accession number:
- DUMFM:2004.22.1
- Digital Number:
- DMAC047n
- Creation Date:
- 1300s
- Copyright:
- Dumfries & Galloway Council
