Saxon artefact found in Kent dig vexes technology

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Saxon artefact found in Kent dig vexes technology




Saxon disc with X-ray image

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Modern technology has not been able to identify a Saxon object which was uncovered at a Kent archaeological dig.

Experts at the Canterbury Archaeological Trust found the silver, bronze and wooden disc at The Mead in Sittingbourne.

Despite using microscopes, X-rays and library research experts have not been able to identify it or its use so far.

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