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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on January 30, 2021, 06:09:50 PM

Title: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Duncan Head on January 30, 2021, 06:09:50 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/30/find-of-the-century-medieval-hoard-of-treasures-unearthed-in-cambridge

Quote"one of the most exciting finds of Anglo-Saxon archaeology since the 19th century".
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Around 200 items in the graves, including bronze brooches, bead necklaces, swords, short blades, pottery and glass flasks, have been systematically uncovered. Most date from the early Anglo-Saxon period (c400-650 CE), although evidence of iron age structures and Roman earthworks has also been found.
Title: Re: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Imperial Dave on January 30, 2021, 06:18:22 PM
Really exciting find
Title: Re: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Jim Webster on January 30, 2021, 09:07:49 PM
Quote from: Holly on January 30, 2021, 06:18:22 PM
Really exciting find

yes very interesting
Title: Re: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Tim on January 30, 2021, 10:01:38 PM
Quote from: Duncan Head on January 30, 2021, 06:09:50 PM


Quote"one of the most exciting finds of Anglo-Saxon archaeology since the 19th century".

That suggests more exciting than Sutton Hoo. Unless there is a lot they are not telling us, that is obviously total B*ll*ocks...
Title: Re: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Duncan Head on January 31, 2021, 11:36:28 AM
Well ... "one of" does give a certain flexibility.

"One of the ten thousand most exciting finds..."
Title: Re: Unexpected early Anglo-Saxon cemetery found in Cambridge
Post by: Imperial Dave on January 31, 2021, 11:58:18 AM
....probably

;D