Love, Allegiance and Wealth in Fifteenth-Century Wales
The Raglan Ring and Its Context
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8883264 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mark Redknap (National Museum Wales, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 102 |
| Pages | 206-227 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Antiquaries Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-5815 • E-ISSN: 1758-5309 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0003581521000329 |
| OpenAlex | W4281712213 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
In 1998 a massive gold signet ring was found by metal detecting in the parish of Raglan, Monmouthshire (Gwent), close to Raglan Castle. Now generally known as the Raglan ring, it is a remarkable example of late medieval goldsmiths’ work. This paper considers its motifs, legend, date and stylistic affinities. Its findspot is close to the castle-building programme at Raglan continued by William Herbert (executed 1469), who projected his position as premier supporter of the House of York in a variety of ways. Possible ownership is discussed, as is its wider context (including newly discovered signet rings from Wales)
Ancient history · Archaeology · Context (archaeology · Fifteenth · Geography · Legend · Historical Studies of British Isles · History · Medieval Literature and History · Scottish History and National Identity
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |