Anglo-Saxon Gold Pendant Discovered in North Lincolnshire Field to Be Exhibited

A gold pendant from the Anglo-Saxon period, discovered in a North Lincolnshire field, will be featured in an upcoming exhibition. This pendant, characterized by an elaborate cross-shaped design, was one of a pair uncovered by metal detectorists Craig Allison and Glyn Nicklen in 1993. Their discovery occurred during an excavation of two cemeteries located in Sawcliffe. Mr. Allison commented: “Although it happened more than 30 years ago, I remember the thrill of holding the pendant like it was yesterday. It was hard to believe it had spent over 1,400 years below ground.” According to North Lincolnshire Council, the pendants will be displayed alongside other artifacts recovered from the site, such as pottery and weapons. John Davison, who serves as the council’s cabinet member for community, stated that the exhibition explores an intriguing historical era. He further noted that visitors will have the opportunity to view “our region’s very-own Anglo-Saxon treasure haul” at a location merely five miles from where these items were interred. The Hidden Valley exhibition is scheduled to open at the North Lincolnshire Museum in Scunthorpe on November 16 and will remain on display until May 2025.