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Detectorist unearths 'significant' Viking hoard on Isle of Man
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Detectorist unearths 'significant' Viking hoard on Isle of Man
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Detectorist unearths 'significant' Viking hoard on Isle of Man
6/30/2017 11:00:00 PM
The hoard of 14 pieces is being housed at the Manx Museum in Douglas [Credit: MNH]
An inquest at Douglas Court House heard the 14 pieces, found in the Garff area in 2016, dated from the 10th Century.
Archaeologists believe they may be fragments of arm-rings which were worn as a display of wealth.
Declaring them treasure trove, Coroner John Needham said they could "add to the island's knowledge of life during the Viking age".
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Re: Detectorist unearths 'significant' Viking hoard on Isle of Man
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I guess the word "significant" has changed it's meaning.
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