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07:00 01 August 2015 Dan Grimmer
A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant found in South Norfolk emerges from the mud.
‘Breath-taking’ archaeological discoveries in Norfolk over the past 12 months mean the county can hold its own against the likes of Stonehenge and Sutton Hoo when it comes to heritage, according to experts.
A new report has revealed how Norfolk had the highest number of recorded archaeological finds and treasure cases in the country in 2014/15.
There were more than 15,000 recorded finds and 119 cases of Treasure Trove, with many of the discoveries deemed to be of regional. national and even international significance.
Among the stunning finds was an Anglo-Saxon burial in South Norfolk, which has been hailed as potentially altering understanding of Norfolk in the 7th century.
Archaeologists say the detail of the finds, including a pendant, bronze bowl. pot and a knife, is remarkable. They believe the woman who was buried there was extremely wealth and may even have been royalty.
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