[MR] History Blog: Rare Viking Torque Ring

[Garth Groff and Sally Sanford]

Noble Friends, Especially Vikings,

Yesterday the History Blog reported on a rare Viking ring found in a Dutch
cornfield. The ring is of silver, and made up of fine wires twisted into a
torque, similar to the neck pieces popular with wealthy Vikings. Wear on
one part of the ring suggests it was hung on a neck chain rather on a
finger. The ring dates to the 10th century.

To see this impressive piece and read the whole story go to
http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/58287 .

Yours Aye,


Mungo Napier, Laird of Mallard Lodge  🦆