Pair unearth Saxon burial remains

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Source: BBC

The remains of a 1,500-year-old Saxon burial ground have been uncovered by two Sussex metal detector enthusiasts.



Bob White and Cliff Smith unearthed brooches, a bronze bowl, a spear and a shield from the graves of a man and two women on farmland near Lewes.

Mr Smith, of Eastbourne District Metal Detecting Club, said he knew he had found something special when he noticed part of a bowl and a piece of skull.

It is thought the family were relatively wealthy and of high status.

Mr Smith and Mr White called Sussex Police as soon as they uncovered the items in October 2008 as they were unsure of the age of the grave.

Mr White said: "It was a bit scary at first because we were unsure if it was a murder scene."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/sussex/7869373.stm

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1. Hwaet! I love stories like this!

I suppose that the chances of me finding any buried Saxon artifacts here in western PA are pretty slim, but that won't stop me from digging!

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2. There was that Brendan fellow.