Clatchard Craig
Finger Ring (Gold)
Site Name Clatchard Craig
Classification Finger Ring (Gold)
Canmore ID 30079
Site Number NO21NW 22
NGR NO 244 178
NGR Description NO c. 244 178
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Fife
- Parish Abdie
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO21NW 22 c. 244 178.
A massive finger-ring of gold was found at Clachard when the railway was being made. The letters cut upon it are so rude that they have all the appearance of being Runic. An impression of the seal was sent to Professor Stephens of Copenhagen, who has given his opinion that the ring is mediaeval, and that the inscription is I,H.S. --- Jesus Hominis Salvator. The ring is in the Perth Museum. (The railway was built c. 1846)
A Laing 1876.
