Experts reveal stunning detail of Galloway Hoard silver cross
A millennium’s worth of dirt has now been removed from the intricately decorated silver cross, allowing experts to examine it for the first time
The silver cross after the conservation work. (Image: National Museums Scotland)
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Exceptionally rare Viking Age cross stolen from priest in bloodthirsty raid discovered
Archaeologists have been working to clean the Anglo Saxon jewel discovered as part of the Galloway Hoard, one of Britain’s most important archaeological finds
The priceless cross before it was cleaned and restored (Image: UGC)
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