more finds from the staffs soil

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In the depressing dimness of Covid Christmas, gold and silver - ancient, medieval precious metal unearthed from the soil, shines brightly.

Four incredible items of jewellery - three from the Middle Ages - have been discovered by metal detectorists working land in Staffordshire, it was revealed this week.

And the exciting finds were all declared treasure trove by South Staffs coroner Andrew Haigh at an inquest held on Wednesday.

The 17th century vervel - a ring used to identify falconers bird - has caused the biggest stir because of its links to a renowned Anglo-Irish dynasty.

Found by Paul Shorthouse in Harlaston, near Tamworth, the vervel bears the inscription "Lord Brabazon