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Detectorist finds Saxon Island

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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.
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The complete story is in this months "Current Archaeology Magazine". Graham pictured alongside Lincs FLO Adam Daubney, a very interesting story. :g50:
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Another article on the same story. https://www.theguardian.com/science/201 ... university
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Fantastic story and what a great find - would love to see an image of those Sceattas :g58:

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Well done that man, find of a lifetime, great for the prestige of the area too :g38: :superhappy:
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Great story thanks for the heads up :g58:
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Is,nt Louth where our old detecting buddy petem hailed from ? :g43:
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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 :g38: :g50: :g38:
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