The delicate gold ribbon, found near Hilborough, has been identified by experts as dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age and is thought to have once formed part of an ornate bracelet or neck torc worn more than 3,000 years ago.

The Bronze age ribbon was found in Norfolk (Image: British Museum)

The discovery was made by Paul Davis on September 20, 2025, while metal detecting with the permission of the landowner.

At a treasure inquest held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, Maeve Sykes, the assistant coroner, formally ruled that the artefact met the legal definition of treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.

An expert report prepared for the British Museum concluded the object qualified because of both its age and its precious metal content, while Norwich Castle Museum has already expressed an interest in acquiring the piece for its collections.

Norfolk Coroner's Court, where the Bronze Age gold ribbon was declared treasure. (Image: Newsquest)

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