Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Horde of imported weapons found in Wales

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A horde of weapons not typical to the region have been found in Wales.


Archaeologists investigating a 2.5-kilogram hoard of sword blades, scabbards and knives found by a metal detectorist in January 2013 say the plough-disturbed artefacts could have been delivered to Wales by sea from southern England or northern France.


Two blade fragments, a scabbard fitting, a multi-edged knife and six copper ingot fragments were discovered by Adrian Young a few metres apart from each other in the corner of a field in Marloes and St Brides .


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Story: Ben Miller, Culture24 | Photo: National Museum Wales



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