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1 December 2008

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Treasure hunter lords over ring - Northern Scot

TREASURE hunter Alistair McPherson was set to dismiss his latest find as an old bottle top before unearthing a stunning gold gemstone ring dating back to the 12th century.

The medieval discovery, still in mint condition, was unearthed at a site in Moray on Sunday – and first thing on Monday morning factory worker Mr McPherson was at Elgin Museum to hand it in.

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