It has been declared treasure by South Staffordshire coroner Andrew Haigh, meaning it belongs to the Crown...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Huge Anglo-Saxon gold hoard found
The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure has been discovered buried beneath a field in Staffordshire. Experts say the collection of 1,500 gold and silver pieces, which may date to the 7th Century, is unparalleled in size and worth "a seven figure sum".
It has been declared treasure by South Staffordshire coroner Andrew Haigh, meaning it belongs to the Crown...
It has been declared treasure by South Staffordshire coroner Andrew Haigh, meaning it belongs to the Crown...
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Wonder if they'll allow the items to be showcased to the public after catalogueing.
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