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Stunning 9th-Century Anglo-Saxon Cross Restored To Near-Pristine Condition
“The pectoral cross…. is an outstanding example of the Anglo-Saxon goldsmith’s art,” added Leslie Webster, who formerly ...
History of Legs Cross, County Durham, and how it got its name
Legs Cross is located next to the Roman road of Dere Street, now known as the B6275, between Bolam and Heighington. The cross is thought to date back to AD 850 and is believed to have marked the ...
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Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers excavated the pieces and as they dug deeper into the pile, they found more ...
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KS2 History: Anglo-Saxons travel around Britain
The early Anglo-Saxons came to Britain because it had a ... It was quicker to sail round Britain than to cross it by land. In this short clip, the character of Sid the Saxon explains how his ...