Anglo-Saxon pendant find in Shropshire

The West Shropshire pendant was found in a mystery location near Oswestry by the couple from Wrexham. The find was declared treasure at Shrewsbury Coroner's Court by coroner John Ellery today. . .

The oval pendant is described as having well polished garnet or possibly glass stones and is set in gold and is likely to date from 600-650AD. . .

The gold pendant was sent to the British Museum and is currently being kept there awaiting a treasury valuation.

Posted by David on April 12, 2005 8:47 PM