# Anglo-Saxon treasures uncovered - with pics

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**Created:** [September 24, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anglo-saxon-treasures-uncovered-with-pics/511384 "2009-09-24T16:33:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anglo-saxon-treasures-uncovered-with-pics/511384/1 "2009-09-24T16:33:02Z")

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[Interesting archaeological find](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8272370.stm)

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> LONDON – British archaeological experts say an amateur treasure-hunter has uncovered one of the largest caches of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found.
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> 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.
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> The hoard is in storage at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Some of the items are due to go on display starting Friday.
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> The exact location of the find has not been disclosed.

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**Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anglo-saxon-treasures-uncovered-with-pics/511384/2 "2009-09-24T16:48:51Z")

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