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Heritage Trust Buys Roman Ilminster Ring, £78k Funded

6/5/2026

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  • South West Heritage Trust purchased the Ilminster Ring for display at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton.
  • Kevin Minto uncovered the ring in 2018 near Ilminster, Somerset, with a hoard of coins, lead and pottery.
  • Amal Khreisheh called the gold ring nationally significant evidence of wealthy Romans in south Somerset during AD 286-296.
  • Arts Council England and charities provided £78,010 to fund conservation work that prepared the ring for display.