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One-of-a-Kind Anglo-Saxon Die Stamp Found in Kent May Reveal a Lost Elite Craft in England
A one-of-a-kind Anglo-Saxon die stamp found in Kent may preserve rare evidence for the making of elite warrior equipment in early medieval England. The small copper-alloy object was discovered near Lynsted by metal detectorist Stephen Newbury. It dates to the late sixth or early seventh century and has now been identified as the only confirmed…
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Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet
A recent discovery on the Danish island of Tåsinge is overturning long-held theories about the origins of the Sutton Hoo helmet, one of the most prized treasures of Anglo-Saxon history. A small metal stamp (“patrice”) found by a metal detectorist bears striking similarities to motifs found on the helmet, suggesting this iconic artifact may have…