"The ring is made of silver gilded on the outside of the central band, with 16 runic characters engraved on the exterior band, showing no signs of gilding."
"Experts from the University of Nottingham interpreted the runes as reading: +udnAnH(:)Ri*aHiSDe, with possible translations involving Udnan as the starting point."
"Other artefacts found at the same location, including a late Anglo-Saxon buckle, indicate the presence of a previously unknown early medieval archaeological site."
"The ring has been officially declared treasure at a coroner's inquest and will now be assessed for value."
A Viking-era finger ring with a runic inscription was found near Quadring in Lincolnshire, dating between the 8th and 10th centuries. This ring is one of the few inscribed rings from the early Middle Ages in Britain. The ring, discovered by metal detectorist Rafal Wesolowski, is silver gilded and features 16 runic characters. Experts suggest various translations, indicating ownership. Other artefacts found nearby suggest a previously unknown early medieval site, indicating a community of considerable status and possibly a literate elite.
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