Detectorist unearths 'significant' Viking hoard on Isle of Man

[rangerrebew]

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".

Read more at https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2017/06/detectorist-unearths-significant-viking.html#QHcYfkPO8BI9olLY.99

[sneakypete]

I guess the word "significant" has changed it's meaning.