Archaeologists have uncovered an eight-sided copper alloy ring lost by an ancient Roman over 1,600 years ago in a former drainage ditch in Lincolnshire.
Wessex Archaeology announced the find in a Facebook post.
They revealed that the ring's "unlucky owner" lost the piece of jewellery between 200 and 410 AD.
The organisation described the moment of discovery, stating: "You can just imagine their frustration when they glanced down at their bare hand over 1,000 years before one of our field staff, Tim, would unearth what was once so familiar to its original wearer."
Archaeologists have uncovered an eight-sided copper alloy ring lost by an ancient Roman over 1,600 years ago in a former drainage ditch in Lincolnshire
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Wessex Archaeology noted that eight-sided Roman rings are rare finds in the UK, though not entirely without precedent.
The organisation said: "This specific type of ring, with its distinctive eight sides, is an uncommon find in the UK, but not entirely without precedent."
The rings were sometimes crafted from precious metals, though more frequently made from copper alloy as in this case.
The discovery occurred during a period when Romans were well-established in Britain, following their invasion in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius after an earlier attempt by Julius Caesar.
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Romans remained in Britain for centuries before beginning their withdrawal in 410 AD
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Romans remained in Britain for centuries before beginning their withdrawal in 410 AD.
Due to the vast amount of power and influence the Ancient Romans had in the British Isles, Roman-era discoveries are relatively common across the country.
This winter, archaeologists found a Roman grave filled with gypsum during a highway construction project in England.
The frequency of these discoveries continues to provide valuable insights into Roman life and culture in Britain
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Shortly before that discovery, a 2,000-year-old Roman road was uncovered in London.
Wessex Archaeology reflected on the significance of such finds, noting: "Thank goodness for our careless ancestors! Their mishaps are our good fortune."
The frequency of these discoveries continues to provide valuable insights into Roman life and culture in Britain.
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