Impressive Middle Saxon Artifacts Uncovered at Anglo-Saxon Island Discovered in English Field

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an Anglo-Saxon island that was discovered by a metal detectorist. The island was found at Little Carlton near Louth, Lincolnshire. The archaeologists believe that the island was the home of a wealthy Middle Saxon settlement.

The Guardian reports that metal detectorist Graham Vickers found a silver stylus from the 8th century in a plough field in 2011. He reported the discovery and the excavation that followedfound hundreds more artifacts.

According to the BBC, the artifacts include 20 more styli from the 8th century, butchered animal bones, and a small lead tablet engraved with the female Anglo-Saxon name ‘Cudberg’.

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This Cudberg inscription made animpression on Dr. Hugh Willmott of the University of Sheffield. Discussing the artifact, he said: