A number of artefacts uncovered from across Wales were recently declared to be treasure, including a fragment of a silver ring from Roman times that was found in a field in Powys.

On November 14 a Roman silver finger-ring fragment uncovered by Richard Murton while metal detecting in a field under pasture in Llanfechain was declared treasure, just over a year after being found.

The fragment was found on November 6, 2022 and was reported to Mark Lodwick and Dr Susie White, of the Portable Antiquities Scheme for Wales who first identified it as a possible treasure find, before being officially declared as such by Area Coroner for South Wales Central, Patricia Morgan.

The finger-ring dates back to the Roman era. It is estimated to be from either 1st or 2nd century AD decorated moulded shoulders and a broad central setting, which is now empty.

 

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Originally, this would have held a semi-precious stone or glass setting, probably bearing an incised motif.

Y Lanfa, Powysland Museum and Welshpool Library, has expressed an interest in acquiring the finger-ring fragment, after it has been independently valued by the Treasure Valuation Committee.

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David Howell, Engagement Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru) said: “For 25 years, the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales has served to safeguard knowledge and information about the archaeology of Wales.

“During that time, PAS Cymru has recorded over 90,000 artefacts, building links with the metal-detecting community, and finders in general, to ensure that information about Welsh archaeology and history can be recorded and shared with the nation.”