Maybe it was the act of a spurned lover - or perhaps it just got mislaid.

While we may never know how a Medieval ring found its way into a field in Kelvedon, by the end of today (Thursday) we will know where it will finish up.

The finger ring, which is believed to date from the late 12th or early 13th century, was discovered in January this year by a man from Harold Wood.

With its age and precious metal content, experts at the British Museum have said the ring should qualify as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

An official decision will be made today at an inquest in Chelmsford.

If the coroner decides it is treasure it could end up in the Braintree District Museum.

Robert Rose, collections manager at the museum, has already expressed an interest in acquiring the ring, which is silver gilt and set with a garnet.

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