Silver heart pendant dating back hundreds of years unearthed by metal detectorist in Shropshire field
A silver pendant dating back to the 1600s which was discovered by a metal detectorist in Shropshire has been declared treasure.
The post-medieval piece of jewellery was unearthed in a field in Ellesmere on January 14 last year, a treasure inquest was told.
The inquest, held at Shropshire Coroner’s Court, Guildhall, Shrewsbury, was told that the find, discovered by a Mr Stephen Lewis, was described as “a complete silver heart pendant”, dating to between 1600 and 1700.
Sarah Williams, finds liaison officer for the West Midlands, said in a report that the item is primarily made up of two sheets of silver.
