A treasure hunter using a metal detector has discovered a pure gold cross dating from the 7th century - and worth at least ?25,000.
I was cleaning out old bookmarked sites and came across this saved treasure story from back in Aug 08. Dont think its been posted on the forum, but if so . . . sorry for the repeat. Its such a great find that I couldnt resist sharing. Sue
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2510567/Treasure-hunter-finds-25000-gold-cross-with-metal-detector.html
. . . focuses on raised ground because that is the most likely place to find treasure, as centuries ago the lower ground would all have been under water. . . .
"Within moments I was holding a lovely Saxon penny. And not long afterwards I came upon a patch of ground that unexpectedly gave me three or four signals within the space of a few minutes.
"All turned out to be fragments of what must have been a beaten copper plate.
"Then, thinking Id located another piece of the plate, I listened to a very subtle and mellow signal.
"The rich ploughsoil was very loose and I was soon probing beyond twelve inches.
"Instinctively I put down the digger and scraped gently at the soil with my gloved hand.
"Then I made contact with a piece of metal that made me want to remove my glove. It seemed warm, almost alive, to my touch.
"My fingers closed on it and when I opened them I was gazing down, literally with my jaw dropped in astonishment, at the most wonderful find Ive ever recovered.". . . . . .
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