Ripon Jewel
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The Ripon Jewel was found close to Ripon Cathedral
in 1976. It is a small gold round piece of jewellery, believed to date from the seventh century. Gem settings have been fashioned on the front with strips of gold, however the piece's central setting and inner arcs of inlay are missing.
It has been suggested that the piece was made to adorn a relic casket, cross or other church fitting ordered by Saint Wilfrid. An picture of the jewel is available here.
Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds and the mother church of the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds, situated in the small North Yorkshire city of Ripon, England.-Background:...
in 1976. It is a small gold round piece of jewellery, believed to date from the seventh century. Gem settings have been fashioned on the front with strips of gold, however the piece's central setting and inner arcs of inlay are missing.
It has been suggested that the piece was made to adorn a relic casket, cross or other church fitting ordered by Saint Wilfrid. An picture of the jewel is available here.