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In pictures: South Wales treasure

Gold enamelled ring found at Llantrithyd, Vale of Glamorgan

This late 16th-early 17th century posy ring is inscribed 'Let Liking Last' - presumably a love token

Gold enamelled ring found at Old Beaupre, Vale of Glamorgan

A ring from the same period is also inscribed on the inside, this time reading 'Where this I give, I wish to live'.

Dress hook found at Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan

This 16th century silver gilt dress hook will help in the understanding of fashion from the period.

Roman-British ring found at Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan

The silver finger ring dates back to Romano-British times.

Treasure items

The three rings, one dress hook, a fragment of ring decoration from the 16th century and a worked strip of gold from Roman Britain.

Bronze Age Axes found at Wick, Vale of Glamorgan

Five socketed axes from the late Bronze Age.




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