Unearthed after 1,400 years

Daily mail ^ | 24th September 2009 | Daily Mail Reporter

[Charlespg]

The largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found has been discovered by a metal detector enthusiast on farmland in Staffordshire, it was revealed today. Experts say the hoard, which is at least as significant as any other treasure from the Anglo-Saxon era ever unearthed, is worth millions and could have belonged to a king. The discovery of at least 1,345 different items, thought to date back to the seventh century, is expected to redefine perceptions of the period. Terry Herbert, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, came across the collection as he searched a field near his home with his trusty 14-year-old detector and is now in line for a seven-figure sum.

[Charlespg]

this is beyond cool

look at the craftsmanship

[AngelesCrestHighway]

[strider44]

I love this story. The best part is that the finder and land owner will get the “market” value for the find. Of course after the British government takes their 75% cut via taxes it may not leave too much...

[nufsed]

Thanx. Great article.

[earlJam]

lol

Beat me to it.

I was going to say, “Unearthed Helen Thomas’ baby pictures?”

[o_zarkman44]

so how much will the government allow him to keep of the proceeds?

[dalebert]

amazing

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

It’s better than just finding pence at the beach.

[Stentor]

I love this story. The best part is that the finder and land owner will get the “market” value for the find. Of course after the British government takes their 75% cut via taxes it may not leave too much...

Yes but, that 75% will guarantee him a 30% chance of being misdiagnosed by an NHS "doctor".

[ActrFshr]

Beautiful craftsmanship indeed.

Perhaps that is why “the Crown” gets first dibs on the treasure in spite of who owns the land or who finds it.

If there were some Roman artifacts among those, would Italy get their fair shot at confiscating the artifacts as well?

What ever happened to finders keepers?

[ReneeLynn]

Wow. The only thing I’ve uncovered around here is the septic tank.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The UK government has the last word on any antiquity. They go through the motions of having a third party place a value on the find but this is typically done by a museum, funded by government.

[Daveinyork]

This will do wonders for the metal detector business.

[DannyTN]

"Wow. The only thing I’ve uncovered around here is the septic tank."

Keep looking. There's bound to be a throneroom there somewhere.

[bagman]

From the Media Blog on NRO Kevin D Williamson writes

‘Record Anglo-Saxon treasure trove found,’ reads the AFP headline. I wonder what an Anglo-Saxon treasure trove looks like? I’m guessing a bunch of really old Sperry Topsiders, martini shakers, a couple of golden four irons, and a cache of blue blazers with Episcopal Academy crests on them. You know, stuff old white people liked.

[dog breath]

Beautiful artifacts, thanks for the post. That is one honking big hoard of high end goods that someone buried. That is the coolest thing about England and Europe every place has such a long history. Not that the native people here didn’t have long histories, but finding a chipped piece of flint just isn’t as interesting.

[6SJ7]

605 AD... Somewhere in England...

“Fairest One, has thou witnessed thine golden clasp?”

“Tis it not where thou last deigned it to alight?”

[mysterio]

That is amazing.

[MortMan]

Rose Law Firm billing records?

Obama’s birth certificate? Or college transcript?

Do I really need the sarcasm tage?

[353FMG]

Are you implying that she is national treasure?

[Young Werther]

In the name of

I do hereby claim my heritage and Arthurian bequest!

[Leg Olam]

Beyond cool is right. Treasure hunting is fun. I’ve been coin shooting for years all along the Missouri/Kansas border. During the Civil War many households buried their things of value in hopes of returning after the troubles were over. Many didn’t and under old farmsteads are often found items from those times. I’ve found pieces of plate silver and pewter several times along with buttons and bullets.

[SoldierDad]

Ah, so that’s where I left my stash!!!!

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Are you implying that she is national treasure?

More like..... national turd

[rdl6989]

[jonno]

...throneroom ...

Thanks for the chuckle.

[Scythian]

They liad around in the dirt for 1,400 years now they must be handled with white gloves ...

[Danae]

WOW. That is amazing

[rdl6989]

Yuck. The face that sank a thousand ships.

[SunkenCiv]

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