Ancient Roman’s ‘mishap’ leads to rare jewelry discovery in British countryside

Ancient Roman’s ‘mishap’ leads to rare jewelry discovery in British countryside

Eight-sided copper alloy ring found in former drainage ditch reveals ancient fashion trends

A chunk ring dating back to Ancient Rome was recently found in a rural English county. (Wessex Archaeology / iStock)

The eight-sided Roman ring is considered a rare find in the United Kingdom. (Wessex Archaeology)

A depiction of Ancient Romans in England circa 77 A.D., decades after they began invading the British Isles. (iStock)