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The Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon Hoard


The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure yet discovered has been found buried in a field in Staffordshire by a metal detectorist.

The hoard consists of c. 1,500 gold and silver pieces and possible dates to the 7th century.

•     The Staffordshire Hoard Website

•     Link to BBC News report

•     Link to Staffordshire Hoard Press Pack (PDF file)

•     The Staffordshire Hoard on Flickr


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