A mystery "scrap of gold" unearthed in Norfolk has become the latest precious item to be declared as treasure in the region.
However, questions still remain over the artefact's exact origin.
The artefact, which was found in an undisclosed location in the county by metal detectorist Phil Harvey, is believed to have been either of the Roman or Medieval era.
An inquest held under the Treasure Act heard the unearthed object was 7.5mm in width and half a millimetre in thickness.
It is believed the object was most likely part of a pendant and was unearthed on June 28, 2021.
In a report read to the court, historian Helen Geake, Norfolk's finds liaison officer, said: "The lack of polish might suggest it was more likely part of a pendant than a finger ring.
"Its date is uncertain but we can be sure it is more than 300 years old and contains more than 10pc gold so can be defined as treasure."
Area coroner Yvonne Blake concluded the object met the criteria to be declared treasure.
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