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  • Rare Viking ingot found[UK]

    09/25/2008 7:42:12 AM PDT · by BGHater · 16 replies · 822+ views
    Luton Today ^ | 23 Sep 2008 | Paul Fisher
    An ancient solid silver ingot found in Stagsden is stealing the limelight at Bedford Museum. The Viking coin is the first of its kind discovered in the county and dates from AD 850-1000. It was found by treasure hunters in the north Bedfordshire village last year, but has only just been bought by the museum following lengthy examination and valuation at the British Museum in London. Jim Inglis, keeper of archaeology at Bedford Museum, said: "This is the only one to be found in Bedfordshire, and in terms of looking for Viking material in Bedford, which used to be a...