Medieval Ring Found at Pictish Fort in Scotland

Archaeology Magazine ^ | September 5, 2024 | editors / unattributed

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Newsweek reports that a kite-shaped ring with a piece of garnet in its center was uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort, which is located on the coast of northeastern Scotland, by researchers from the University of Aberdeen. Burghead Fort was a seat of power used by the Picts between the sixth and tenth centuries A.D. "There are very few Pictish rings which have ever been discovered and those that we do know about usually come from hoards which were placed in the ground deliberately for safekeeping in some way," said archaeologist Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen. "We certainly weren't expecting to find something like this lying around the floor of what was once a house," he added. Some evidence of metalworking has been uncovered at the fort, so the ring may have been made on site. The researchers plan to look for clues as to who may have worn the ring.

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National Museums Scotland

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[Red Badger]

One ring to rule them all.................

[Red Badger]

It’s a woman’s ring.................

[laplata]

That is one ugly ring.

[fwdude]

I’ve seen worse.

What’s with the modern black/dark wedding bands?

[mabarker1]

Was probably owned by one of these.

[Carriage Hill]

Look closely; they’re (many/most are) tattoos.

[laplata]

The modern black/dark wedding bands certainly break tradition and symbolism.

[Carriage Hill]

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/452259987586444527/

[BenLurkin]

They were gathered and groovin’ in a cave.

[ladyjane]

I’ve seen even worse. I know someone who had a tattoo for a wedding ring. His second wife doesn’t like it.

[sauropod]

Cool!

[SunkenCiv]

She probably lost it during an outdoor tryst. ;^)

The Picts didn’t paint their faces blue, when faced with adversaries, they held their breath until their foes agreed to leave.

[SunkenCiv]

It’s difficult to make good jewelry when you’re drunk.

Hey, it’s okay to hit my own people.

[SunkenCiv]

I figured that’s what it was going to be, but I had to look. :^)

[laplata]

Lol...you’re right.

[mabarker1]

LOL, not too many people are familiar with that one.✅

[Lurker]

Damn. You beat me.

L

[Chode]

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