A metal detectorist has unearthed an ancient ‘posy’ gold ring believed to have been hidden by the Sheriff of Nottingham centuries ago.

Andy Taylor, 57, from Lincoln, dug up the 460-year-old ring in July 2020 on farmland in Rushcliff, roughly 27 miles from Sherwood Forest which is historically associated with the legend of Robin Hood.

The ring, dating back to circa 1560, was a popular 16th century love token. It weighs 15g and bears the mystery message ‘I Meane Ryght’.

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Experts believe it may have been part of a hoard of treasure hidden by the Sheriff of Nottingham or a member of his family.

Mr Taylor, who has been metal detecting for eight years and works for a water company, discovered the jewellery five minutes before his friend Graham Harrison, 65, found a signet ring believed to belong to a former Sheriff of Nottingham.

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