http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/our-york ... -1-7763410
The discovery was made after local metal detectorist Graham Vickers unearthed a silver stylus - an ornate writing tool dating from the eighth century, from a disturbed plough field.
Detectorist finds Saxon Island
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Detectorist finds Saxon Island
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
The complete story is in this months "Current Archaeology Magazine". Graham pictured alongside Lincs FLO Adam Daubney, a very interesting story.
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Another article on the same story. https://www.theguardian.com/science/201 ... university
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Fantastic story and what a great find - would love to see an image of those Sceattas
Thanks for posting
Thanks for posting
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Well done that man, find of a lifetime, great for the prestige of the area too
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Great story thanks for the heads up
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Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Is,nt Louth where our old detecting buddy petem hailed from ?
Re: Detectorist finds Saxon Island
Cracking read and well done to the lads for finding it and going about it in a professional way my hat goes off to them