Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of Largest Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard

Near the village of Hammerwich, Staffordshire, a metal detectorist uncovered the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered in Britain, consisting of more than 1,500 items. The find included exquisite jewelry, decorative artifacts, and weapons, dating from the 6th to 8th centuries. The discovery was made by Terry Herbert, who reported the findings to local authorities, leading to an excavation that uncovered treasures of significant historical value and insight into early medieval British culture.

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