http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-33092685
Two Roman rings and a silver belt buckle found at a beach in County Down have been declared to be treasure by a coroner in Belfast.
The three items were discovered by Brian Murray, using a metal detector at Murlough in Dundrum Bay.
They have been described as extremely important and rare Roman artefacts in the context of Irish history.
They will be sent to the British Museum in London for further examination and valuation.
Roman rings found at County Down beach
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Re: Roman rings found at County Down beach
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Re: Roman rings found at County Down beach
Good story. I was down there around Ballykinler just over 40 years ago.
We didn't have any time for metal detecting though.
We didn't have any time for metal detecting though.