The intricate decoration of an ancient Anglo-Saxon silver cross buried for more than a millennium has been revealed for the first time, adding greater detail to one of Britain’s most remarkable ...

The cross is the latest archaeological find to suggest that Leeds was home to ancient cultures with “exceptional wealth.” Photo by Josh Kirk via Unsplash Experts are learning more about a “remarkable” ...

In a statement published on May 12, the City of Leeds in the U.K. said the Saxon-era pendant was uncovered in a local field. It dates back over 1,200 years and was found by a metal detectorist last ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A medieval Saxon pendant that was once worn by a high-status figure was discovered in a field in Leeds, England. The ornament is ...

This rare Anglo Saxon cross spent more than 1,000 years buried in a Scottish field. Left: the cross pre-conservation, and right: the cross mid-cleaning National Museums Scotland In 2014, amateur ...

A medieval Saxon pendant that was once worn by a high-status figure was discovered in a field in Leeds, England. The ornament is made of silver and covered in a thin layer of gold leaf; it features an ...