Gold and silver-alloy tore. Near Newark, Nottinghamshire. About 100-50 BC. This tore was discovered by a metal detectors' 2005. It is thought that it was deliberately placed in a specially dug hole, perhaps as an offering to the gods. Torcs were worn around the neck and were probably worn on a special occasions like a mayoral chain.
Gold and silver-alloy tore. Near Newark, Nottinghamshire. About 100-50 BC. This tore was discovered by a metal detectors' 2005. It is thought that it was deliberately placed in a specially dug hole, perhaps as an offering to the gods. Torcs were worn around the neck and were probably worn on a special occasions like a mayoral chain.
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