Bamburgh Sword
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The Bamburgh Sword is an Anglo-Saxon artefact from the seventh century. It was uncovered during an archaeological excavation at Bamburgh Castle in 1960 by Brian Hope-Taylor. The sword was missing until his death in 2001, when it was found in a suitcase in his attic.
[edit] History
The sword most likely belonged to a member of the royal family, probably a king. The sword is on display in the Archaeology museum at Bamburgh Castle.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Anglo-Saxon sword rescued from skip". The Daily Telegraph. 19 June 2006. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/06/19/nsword19.xml. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
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