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The Independent.UK: Staffordshire Hoard to stay in Britain for good.

“When it was dramatically uncovered by an unemployed amateur metal detector last summer, the vast haul of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver now known as the Staffordshire Hoard was hailed as the finest example of treasure hidden by the founding fathers of the British Isles.”  Click through the image gallery (‘more pictures’ under the photo).  I’m sure this find has caused a run on metal detectors in Britain.  Of course, you *know* who the leading manufacturer of detectors is ...

03/26/10 • 12:41 PM • History • Scholarly • Travel • No Comments

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