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Archaeologists complete second dig at Staffordshire Hoard site
A second stage of digs has been completed on a site near Lichfield where the Staffordshire Hoard was uncovered. A team or archaeologists led by Staffordshire County Council’s Principal Archaeologist Steve Dean were attempting todiscover more about why the treasure, which... (Continue reading)
Staffordshire Hoard site near Lichfield to be investigated again
A field Lichfield where a unique collection of Anglo Saxon gold was discovered are to be searched once more. It has been confirmed that a team of archaeologists is to return to the site where the Staffordshire Hoard was found to... (Continue reading)
Lichfield urged to join Staffordshire Hoard fundraising effort
Lichfield residents are being urged to join the battle to bring the Staffordshire Hoard back to the region. Following the news that the Anglo-Saxon gold treasure found near the city had been valued at more than £3million, Staffordshire County Council said... (Continue reading)
Leader says £3million is “fair” price for gold found near Lichfield
The Leader of Staffordshire County Council believes that the £3million valuation of Anglo-Saxon gold found near Lichfield is a “fair” price. The British Museum’s treasure valuation committee has put a £3.285million price tag on the Staffordshire Hoard. It is now likely that... (Continue reading)
Council Leader calls for Hoard to go on display near Lichfield
The Leader of Lichfield District Council has admitted he hopes The Staffordshire Hoard will remain in the region. His comments came as various local authorities began to stake their claims to be the permanent home of the collection of Anglo-Saxon gold... (Continue reading)
Footage released of discovery of historical gold near Lichfield
Behind the scenes footage of the archaeological dig near Lichfield which uncovered the largest ever discovery of Anglo-Saxon gold has been made available. Staffordshire County Council have made the footage available online as they tell the story of the unique find... (Continue reading)
Lichfield Anglo-Saxon gold discovery makes headlines around the world
The discovery of the UK’s largest ever haul of Anglo-Saxon gold near Lichfield has made headlines around the globe. The artefacts were unearthed in a field by 55-year-old Terry Herbert – and the find has catapulted the Burntwood man’s face and... (Continue reading)
Website reveals Anglo-Saxon treasures found by Burntwood man
A website has been built to showcase a huge collection of gold artefacts unearthed by a Burntwood man in what is believed to be the biggest find of its type in the UK. The Anglo-Saxon goods were discovered in an unknown... (Continue reading)
Burntwood man uncovers record Anglo-Saxon gold haul
A Burntwood man has discovered the largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found in Britain. Fifty-five-year-old Terry Herbert made the discovery at an undisclosed location in Staffordshire. The metal detectorist unearthed 2.5kg of silver and 5kg of gold in the field of a... (Continue reading)
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