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Lost Treasures of Albion
Albion, the ancient name for the British Isles, has come to mean all that is legendary in Britain’s history and landscape.
The Lost Treasures of Albion charms are ancient Britain’s legacy, a reminder that past glory promises future greatness.

LT01 Sword of Sherwood

Robin Hood, the legendary ‘robber of the rich’, lived with his band of men in Sherwood Forest. Of noble birth, he learned forest lore for survival and protected those facing injustice during King Richard the Lionheart’s absence from England on Crusade. The Sword of Sherwood bears the runes of the forest trees and represents the bravery and generosity characteristic of Robin Hood.

LT05 The Last Unicorn

Mysteriously beautiful, the unicorn is a fabulous mythological beast and features in royal coats of arms. It is believed that unicorns - always solitary - once roamed Albion, but none have survived except in legend and the hearts of those pure of spirit. The Unicorn is known to be selfless, beautiful, good, and strong, a fine symbol for Seekers of Truth.

LT09 Spirit of Arden

Arden is derived from the British Celtic word ‘ardu,’ meaning high land. Once heavily forested, the Forest of Arden was located in the English county of Warwickshire. William Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, was of the noted Arden family resident there. The mysterious Spirit of Arden is a sprite of the forest, resembling leaf and stone, creative, green-fingered and at one with all nature.

LT13 Tristan & Iseult Love Token Pair

A romance of courtly love from the 12th Century, the tale of Tristan and Iseult tells of Cornish knight Tristan and Irish princess Iseult who fell in love but were kept apart by fate. Their love endured through separation to be immortalised in song and story. The Love Token may be worn by two friends or lovers, each half serving as reminder of its missing partner. When joined together they complete the heart as love completes life.

LT02 King Alfred's Dragon

King Alfred defended the kingdoms of southern England against Viking invaders and ruled between 871 & 899 AD. Alfred is the only English king to receive the homage ‘the Great’, in deference to his fairness and courage. This majestic dragon emblem richly signifies King Alfred’s nobility and wisdom, and the valour of the blood royal.

LT06 Beowulf's Dragon Horn

Hero of the famed epic poem ‘Beowulf’ of Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf vanquished the monster Grendel, who had terrorized his village. Beowulf’s drinking horn, with dragon motif, was shared between tribal warriors celebrating success after battle. Beowulf’s dragon horn traditionally strengthens ties of friendship and fellowship within the community.

LT10 Keepers of the Sacred Flame

The worship of Roman domestic goddesses - Minerva and Vesta - was brought to Britain by Roman settlers. Their shared symbol was the sacred flame, and the domestic fire – used for both cooking and warmth - was dedicated to their honour. The goddesses Minerva and Vesta, ancient Roman deities, unite in offering double protection to the home, family, and loved ones.

LT14 The Yorvik Compass

The Kingdom of Yorvik in the late 9th Century had its centre at York, from which Norse settlers – farmers and artisans - would sail along the North Sea coast to settlements far and wide. A seafaring people, the Vikings relied on the stars and compass to steer a safe passage. The art and craftsmanship of the Vikings often depicts their love of the sea and famous dragon longboats.

LT03 Hampton Court Rosy Cross

Hampton Court Palace, built in 1514 by Thomas Wolsey, Roman Catholic cardinal, Archbishop of York, and Lord Chancellor. Cardinal Wolsey later gave Hampton Court to his monarch, King Henry VIII, remembered for his six wives, establishment of the Church of England, and father to Elizabeth I, the last Tudor royal. The Tudor Rose and Crown adorns the mediaeval cross to create a symbol of singular beauty, signifying faith and devotion.

LT07 Drake's Leviathan

Sir Francis Drake, vice admiral, sea captain and known pirate, sailed the seven seas for his queen, Elizabeth I, becoming the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. The Leviathan, an ancient serpentine sea monster, sunk many ships, but not Drake’s, whose luck was famed. This anchor and serpent design is tribute to Britannia’s rule of the waves, and the fearless adventurers who sailed under the Union Jack.

LT11 Queen Boudicca's Torc

In AD 60, widowed Boudicca fought fiercely against the Roman invaders who sought to enslave her tribe, the Iceni. She is rightly famed as a warrior- queen. Tall, with long blonde hair and beauty, her large gold necklace flashed on the battlefield, proclaiming her royal status. Queen Boudicca’s devotion to her people and fierce protection of those she loved pays tribute to the triumph of the spirit.

LT15 The Silbury Serpent

Silbury Hill, a massive manmade Neolithic dome, was built in three stages from about 2660 BC. As part of the sacred Avebury complex of standing stones, Silbury Hill’s original purpose may remain a mystery, but perhaps is linked to agricultural cycles of growth and harvest. Circular Silbury Hill looks like a rounded pyramid, the potent dragon energy of the sacred land coiled about its core.

LT04 St Michael Relic

The wings and sword of St Michael are enclosed in the circular torc, favoured personal adornment of Albion’s great warriors. St Michael is known as the patron of chivalry and is honoured by St Michael’s Tower at Glastonbury Tor and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. The St Michael Relic represents the knight’s code of chivalry and personal honour, a treasure for those dreaming of King Arthur’s Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail.

LT08 The Old Sarum Cypher

Old Sarum, the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England, lies near the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans in their turn lived at Old Sarum, before it fell into ruins. The Cypher is an ancient symbol for a secret message or code. The beautiful Old Sarum Cypher holds the collective knowledge of past civilizations and is a hidden labyrinth with wisdom of the ancestors at its heart.

LT12 Lyonesse

In ancient times, the island kingdom of Lyonesse lay off the Cornish coast but disappeared, mysteriously sunk beneath the sea. Only one survivor and his white horse escaped to ride the surf to safety and tell the tale. It is said that when the bells of Lyonesse ring out beneath the waves, the kingdom will rise again. The horse symbol of Lyonesse is token of the beauty and mystery of that undersea realm and is a reminder that nothing is truly lost if its story lives forever.

LT16 Lion Heart

From a very young age, Richard I - King of England - was known as Coeur de Lion or The Lionheart for his skills as a great military leader and warrior.
As Commander of the Third Crusade, he was widely loved and respected by his subjects. The impressive heart design honours the nobility present in Crown and Lion, heraldic symbols of English kingship

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