Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard Found in U.K.

Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard
David Rowan, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Fit for a King
Only the most important Dark Age warrior, usually the King, would have had weapons as valuable and as meticulously crafted as this sword fitting. The find site is not being revealed, in case the ground yields still more discoveries; the entire hoard will be valued by the British Museum.

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