METAL DETECTORIST FINDS BRITAIN'S BIGGEST EVER HAUL OF VIKING TREASURE - WITH HUNDREDS OF ARTEFACTS INCLUDING AN ANCIENT SILVER CROSS (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 11:41

"One of the most significant Viking hoards ever discovered in Scotland"

The largest haul of Viking treasure ever found in Britain has been
unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast, it was revealed today.

The discovery was found on Church of Scotland land after the detectorist painstakingly searched the unidentified area in Dumfries and Galloway for more than a year.

The hoard, which consists of more than a hundred artefacts, many of which are historically unique, is now under the care of the Treasure Trove Unit and is regarded as being of significant international importance.

VIDEO, PICS AND MORE...

http://www.redicecreations.com/article.php?id=31883