The Middleham Jewel

The Middleham Jewel

Discovered by metal detectorist Ted Seaton in September 1985, near Middleham Castle, Middleham, North Yorkshire, the Middleham Jewel is an exquisitely engraved 15th century lozenge shaped gothic reliquary pendant, set with a large sapphire.

After the discovery the jewel was declared not treasure trove and sold at auction by Sotheby's in 1986 for £1.3 million, the buyer was rumoured to be a high ranking member of the royal family.

The jewel would later be auctioned again achieving a staggering  £2.5 million, the buyer this time was the Yorkshire Museum, where the jewel can be seen today.

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External Links

• See an excellent photograph of The Middleham Jewel here
• See another photograph of the The Middleham Jewel here

Further Reading

• The Middleham Jewel and Ring by John Cherry and edited by Elizabeth Hartley York 1994 ISBN 0-905807-12-X