Sunday, September 27, 2009

Huge haul of Anglo-Saxon gold found in Staffordshire


A huge haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure has been found by a man with a metal detector in a field in the county of Staffordshire in England. Around 1,500 gold and silver pieces, including helmets, decorations, jewellery, coins and crossed which date from the 7th century were found by Tony Herbert.

For more on the find check out the BBC and the Guardian websites.

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