Comerford Crown facts for kids
The Comerford Crown, sometimes called the Ikerrin Crown, was a mysterious golden cap or crown. It was likely made during the Bronze Age, a very long time ago. This special treasure was found in Ireland in 1692. It then belonged to the noble Comerford Family for many years. Sadly, it might have been lost while the family was living in France during a difficult time called the Reign of Terror around 1793.
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The Mysterious Comerford Crown
What Was This Ancient Crown?
The Comerford Crown was a golden cap or crown. It was discovered in 1692 at a place called the Devil's Bit in County Tipperary, Ireland. When it was found, it weighed about five troy ounces. This is about 156 grams, which is roughly the weight of a small apple!
Other similar golden objects have been found in Europe. These are often called Golden hats. They also date back to the Bronze Age. This suggests the Comerford Crown was a very old and important artifact.
A Journey Through Time
When the crown was found, it was almost melted down for its gold. But a man named Joseph Comerford bought it and saved it. He was part of the Comerford family.
The crown stayed with the Comerford family for a long time. Joseph Comerford later moved to France. He bought an estate there called the Castle of Anglure. Many people believed the crown was kept safely at this castle.
In 1758, a writer named Abbé MacGeoghegan described the crown in his book, Histoire d’Irlande. He said it looked like a bonnet, which is a type of hat. He also mentioned that it should be kept at the Castle of Anglure.
The Crown's Disappearance
The exact fate of the Comerford Crown is a big mystery. Many people think it was lost or melted down during the French Revolution. This was a time of great change and danger in France, known as the Reign of Terror (around 1793). During this period, many valuable items were melted down for their gold.
However, some people believed the crown survived. In 1832, someone wrote in the Dublin Penny Journal that the crown was still at the Château d’Anglure. But when Dr. Czernicki, whose father bought the castle in 1832, was asked about it, he said he had never heard of the crown.
Because of this, most people today believe the Comerford Crown was indeed lost. It was probably melted down during the French Revolution. This makes it a fascinating lost treasure from the Bronze Age.
