Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Britain, expert compares the find to Book of Kells
By APThursday, September 24, 2009
Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure found in UK
LONDON — British archaeological experts say an amateur treasure-hunter has uncovered one of the largest caches of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found.
An Anglo-Saxon expert formerly with the British Museum’s Department of Prehistory and Europe, Leslie Webster, says the 1,500-piece find is on par with the Book of Kells, one of the best-known illuminated manuscripts in the world.
The experts say the trove includes covers for the ends of swords and hilt plates. Many of them are gold inlaid with precious stones.
The hoard is in storage at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Some of the items are due to go on display starting Friday.
The exact location of the find has not been disclosed.
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