Ancient Saxon Pendant Unearthed in Northern England Unlocks Secrets of Medieval Elite Life
Every once in a while, a metal detectorist poking around a sleepy field in Leeds stumbles on something that makes you wonder: What if you’re just one beep away from rewriting history? Last year, that very thing happened when an 8th-century Saxon pendant, bedecked in gold leaf and carved with intricate designs, emerged from the soil like a glittering time capsule. This isn’t just any dusty relic; it’s a tiny badge of authority, likely worn by some high-ranking church official back when Leeds was part of the Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria—long before the city was known for its bustling streets and football fans. It begs the question: How many more stories are buried just beneath our feet, waiting for the right click of a detector to bring them back to life? Hold onto your hats, because Leeds has turned up quite the treasure trove in recent years, and this little cross is adding a shiny chapter to that saga. LEARN MORE
A metal detectorist surveying a field in Leeds, England recently happened upon a medieval Saxon pendant covered in gold leaf and dating back to the 8th century C.E.
Leeds City CouncilThis medieval Saxon pendant unearthed by a metal detectorist in Leeds is more than 1,000 years old.
Last year, a metal detectorist stumbled upon a tiny treasure in Leeds, England. While scouring a local field, they came across a cross-shaped pendant, which experts say dates back to the 8th century C.E.
This gilded cross likely once belonged to a church official, though its origins otherwise remain mysterious. And it’s not the only centuries-old treasure that metal detectorists have turned up in Leeds.
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