Metal detectorist in Climping makes unbelievable find

Thursday, 7 November 2024 08:00

Littlehampton Museum has announced the latest addition to its collection. A medieval Anglo-Saxon gold “plate” dated between 570 to 630 AD.

A medieval Anglo-Saxon gold “plate” dated between 570 to 630 AD.

A spokesperson from the museum says it was found near Climping by a metal detectorist.

It features an intricate twisted gold wire filigree design, similar to the pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard.

The plate is now on display in the Museum’s “Treasures from the Ground” case in the Archaeology Gallery. Entry to the Museum is free.

“As custodians of our local heritage, we’re delighted to welcome this extraordinary artifact into the museum’s collection. This Anglo-Saxon gold plate is a striking reminder of the ingenuity and artistry that thrived in early medieval England,” said Councillor Freddie Tandy, Chair of Littlehampton Town Council’s Community Resources Committee. “The generosity of both the finder and the landowner in sharing this piece through the Portable Antiquities Scheme allows all of us to celebrate and learn from our shared past. Make sure you visit the museum to celebrate this exceptional piece and the remarkable history it represents.”

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