A metal detectorist surveying a field in Leeds, England recently happened upon a medieval Saxon pendant covered in gold leaf. Dating to the 8th century, this silver cross, with one arm now broken ...

A medieval Saxon pendant that was once worn by a high-status figure was discovered in a field in Leeds, England. The ornament is made of silver and covered in a thin layer of gold leaf; it ...

The Saxon-era pendant found in Leeds dates back over 1,200 years. (City of Leeds) Salma Arif, a member of the Leeds City Council, called the cross "a beautiful example of the history all around us." ...

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

The former Saxon owner of the pendant would be sad to hear that one arm of the cross has broken in the centuries since it was lost. A Metal Detectorist Found a 1,200-Year-Old Cross Pendant in a Field.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.

1,200-year-old Saxon cross pendant found in Leeds field sheds light on 8th century life, showcasing intricate metalwork and high-status residents of the region.