Ancient 1400-Year-Old Golden Head Unearthed in an English Field

Ancient 1400-Year-Old Golden Head Unearthed in an English Field

In England, thousands of citizens use metal detectors every week, often without finding anything extraordinary. However, certain days transform this activity into a major archaeological discovery. This is what recently occurred in the Wiltshire, where two amateurs have uncovered two goldsmiths of 1,400 years old. A finely worked golden crow head and a ring decorated with grenats enrich the knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon High Middle Ages. Documents…

In England, thousands of citizens use metal detectors every week, often without finding anything extraordinary. Yet, some days turn this activity into a major archaeological discovery. This is what has recently happened in Wiltshire, where two amateurs have discovered two 1,400-year-old goldsmithy objects. A finely worked crow head and a ring decorated with garnets enrich the knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon High Middle Ages. These pieces, rare in t…