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Anglo-Saxon gold hoard is the biggest - and could get bigger

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Redflytrap

"Planting oblivion,beating reason back..." -[Ven 5
This is probably the most incredible treasure find in the last 100 years.
The treasure found dates back to the 7th century! Over 350 pricless Anglo-Saxon
relics were found by an ameture metal detector user, on a UK farm...
READ MORE! (plus pics—scroll down for further story)
 
They'll probably put a picture of the treasure on the metal detector boxes from now on! Find your own Kings ransom! :D

The story reminds me of this stand up bit by comedian Nick Swardson (aka "Terry" from Reno 911)


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I love all the zoomorphic knotwork on that stuff. I wish they could have found the whole helmet the cheek guard belongs to. I'd love to see it.
 
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