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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on Dec 13, 2020, 04:54 PM

Title: The Galloway Treasure cross restored
Post by: Duncan Head on Dec 13, 2020, 04:54 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/13/fit-for-a-king-true-glory-of-1000-year-old-cross-buried-in-scottish-field-is-revealed-at-last

As the hoard is prepared to go on display in the National Museum of Scotland from February. It's pretty impressive.
Title: Re: The Galloway Treasure cross restored
Post by: DBS on Dec 13, 2020, 05:43 PM
"The mixed material of the Galloway Hoard exemplifies this dynamic political and cultural environment," Goldberg added.

Translated - the Galwegians ranged far, wide and indiscriminately in their thieving...  ::)
Title: Re: The Galloway Treasure cross restored
Post by: Imperial Dave on Dec 13, 2020, 06:10 PM
Quote from: DBS on Dec 13, 2020, 05:43 PM
"The mixed material of the Galloway Hoard exemplifies this dynamic political and cultural environment," Goldberg added.

Translated - the Galwegians ranged far, wide and indiscriminately in their thieving...  ::)

nicely put  ;D
Title: Re: The Galloway Treasure cross restored
Post by: Jim Webster on Dec 13, 2020, 07:26 PM
Quote from: DBS on Dec 13, 2020, 05:43 PM
"The mixed material of the Galloway Hoard exemplifies this dynamic political and cultural environment," Goldberg added.

Translated - the Galwegians ranged far, wide and indiscriminately in their thieving...  ::)

Nothing too hot nor too heavy  8)