Thursday, September 24, 2009

"What Metal Detectorists Dream Of"

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 said the collection of 1,500 gold and silver pieces, which may date to the 7th Century, was unparalleled in size and worth at least £1m.

It has been declared treasure by South Staffordshire coroner Andrew Haigh, meaning it belongs to the Crown..."

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