A gold ring, post-medieval dress fasteners and silver coins were among some of the latest buried treasure which has been discovered in Shropshire.
Perhaps the most eye-catching and significant find was a hoard of five silver coins of early 10th century date which have been concreted together.
The coins were discovered five inches deep in ploughed turf in a field in Shawbury by metal detectorist Marc Porter in May 2020.Mr Porter, along with landowner Andrew Davies, attended the inquest to hear the find declared treasure. Mr Westerman read a report prepared by expert finds advisor Dr John Naylor, which said:"This may be the first hoard of the late 920s-30s to have been discovered in this region."Likely dating to the period of Ethelstan's reign, assuming that the two unidentifiable coins are as predicted.
"The deposit forms more than two coins, all are older than 300 years and have a precious metal content in excess of 10 per cent. Therefore it falls under the requirements of the"I was on my way back to the car. Andrew's son was nearby so I called him over.Just now
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
What are Olympic medals made from? Gold, silver and bronze designs revealedOnly the silver medal is pure silver.
Weiterlesen »
Shot bird and cat needing surgery among hundreds of Shropshire animal cruelty cases this yearA shot bird and a cat in need of emergency surgery were just two of almost 400 examples of animal cruelty cases in Shropshire in the first half of this year.
Weiterlesen »
South Shropshire's new Conservative MP gets key role in party's transition to oppositionSouth Shropshire's new MP has been appointed the Conservative Party's new interim Deputy Chief Whip.
Weiterlesen »
Student hospitalised after 'fall' at Shropshire children's adventure centreA student has been hospitalised after falling at a children's adventure centre over the weekend.
Weiterlesen »
'This is about financial survival': Shropshire Council's stark warning as it looks to save £62m'This is about financial survival' – that is the stark message as a council looks to save millions from its budget this year.
Weiterlesen »
I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfortAndy Richardson visited a Japanese restaurant that offered delicious food, great service, value for money and a relaxed ambiance.Great food.
Weiterlesen »