The bronze artefact, called a die, would have been used to create decorative motifs to be applied to a military helmet (Jason Jones/PA)
A metal detectorist has unearthed a Viking artefact that was used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets.
Jason Jones, 44, of Norwich, made the find while searching a field near Watton in Norfolk in January this year, having previously found two medieval silver coins there.
The construction industry worker, who was with his wife Lisa, said he had forgotten to charge his main detector and was using his backup machine.
“I returned to the area where the coins were found and got a loud signal, and at a depth of just two inches found an unusual bronze object,” he said.
“Lisa came over and was speechless when she saw it.
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