Restenneth Priory
Findspot, Finger Ring (Gold)
Site Name Restenneth Priory
Classification Findspot, Finger Ring (Gold)
Canmore ID 89912
Site Number NO45SE 10.01
NGR NO 47 51
NGR Description NO c. 47 51
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/89912
- Council Angus
- Parish Forfar
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO45SE 10.01 c. 47 51.
A gold finger ring with a stirrup-shaped hoop with a sapphire cabochon, of 12th/13th-century date, was found near Restenneth Priory, Forfar, Angus in June 1992. It was awarded to Angus District Museums in August 1993 through the Treasure Trove procedure. The ring, which closely resembles the ring found in the grave of Bishop Hilary (d 1169) in Chichester Cathedral, is undoubtedly that of a cleric and probably associated with the nearby Restenneth Priory.
The ring will be displayed in the Meffan Institute, Forfar: DBF 91.
Sponsor: Angus District Museums.
N K Atkinson 1994.
