A bit late in period, but WOW!!!

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jimit Sep 26, 2009 10:32:17
Replying to moss

A great double page spread in the Guardian as well but another columnist has warned of a potential problem which affects ALL ancient sites.
Jim.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/sep/25/alexander-chancellor-staffordshire-hoard

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gjrk Sep 26, 2009 14:38:37
Replying to jimit

Good point. I don't imagine that it'll be too difficult to find out the location.

Also depressing, from an archaeological point of view, that he did so much 'excavation' himself before notifying the authorities:

"Duncan Slarke, finds liaison officer for Staffordshire, was the first professional to see the hoard...
..."I saw boxes full of gold,.."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/staffordshire/8272058.stm