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U.K. Amateur Finds Massive Treasure Trove

by Rob Gifford, NPR
September 24, 2009

An amateur treasure hunter in England has stumbled upon the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure ever discovered. Using a metal detector, 55-year-old Terry Herbert found silver, gold and gems in the English countryside. The find is being called the biggest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove discovered.

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  • All Things Considered, September 24, 2009
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