Info Of 'Exceptionally Rare' Crucifix Flora Past Times Metallic Detectorist Inwards England

An "exceptionally rare" ancient crucifix has been unearthed past times an amateur metallic detectorist. The 2cm (0.78in) tall Pb object, which depicts Christ on the cross, was works life inwards the hamlet of Skidbrooke, Lincolnshire, past times Tom Redmayne. It is idea to appointment from betwixt AD 950-1150.

The 2cm artefact depicts Christ on the cross [Credit: Adam Daubney]

Archaeologist Adam Daubney, from Lincolnshire County Council, said it is i of solely 3 known examples inwards the country.

Mr Redmayne, who works life the crucifix on Sunday, said he did non initially realise the significance of his discovery. He said he knew it was a crucifix, together with was perhaps quondam due to its unsmooth design.

However, he said it was solely when he researched the detail online he realised it was something special. Despite the artefact having piddling monetary value, he said, it offers a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people at the time.

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