The remains of an Anglo-Saxon island have been uncovered in one of the most important archaeological finds in decades.
Anglo-Saxon
'island' settlement discovered Liason officer Adam Daubney and metal
detectorist Graham Vickers have discovered a 'significant'
archaeological site [Credit: University of Sheffield]
The island which was home to a Middle Saxon settlement was found at Little Carlton near Louth, Lincolnshire by archaeologists from the University of Sheffield.
It is thought the site is a previously unknown monastic or trading centre but researchers believe their work has only revealed an enticing glimpse of the settlement so far.
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