A Metal Detectorist Found a 1,200-Year-Old Cross Pendant in a Field. Its Details Are Astonishing.
created: May 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m. | updated: May 30, 2025, 5:55 p.m.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:A medieval Saxon pendant that was once worn by a high-status figure was discovered in a field in Leeds, England.
The pendant is one of many recent discoveries that deepened researchers’ understanding of Yorkshire history.
In recent years, researchers have made a string of discoveries shedding light on the history of medieval Leeds, England.
The most recent discovery added to the list of finds is an intricate Saxon cross pendant.
The cross found in Leeds may have been a “badge of office” for an important member of society.
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