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| Tudor pendant linked to Henry VIII among new finds | Tudor pendant linked to Henry VIII among new finds |
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| A Tudor gold pendant was discovered by metal detectorists in Warwickshire | A Tudor gold pendant was discovered by metal detectorists in Warwickshire |
| A Tudor gold pendant linked with Henry VIII is one of thousands of treasures discovered by metal detectorists unveiled at the British Museum. | A Tudor gold pendant linked with Henry VIII is one of thousands of treasures discovered by metal detectorists unveiled at the British Museum. |
| The heart-shaped pendant and chain, found in Warwickshire, features Tudor roses and a pomegranate bush. | The heart-shaped pendant and chain, found in Warwickshire, features Tudor roses and a pomegranate bush. |
| The reverse shows 'H' and 'K' letters, thought to reference Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. | The reverse shows 'H' and 'K' letters, thought to reference Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. |
| The museum said over 45,000 archaeological finds and more than 1,000 treasures were recorded in 2021. | The museum said over 45,000 archaeological finds and more than 1,000 treasures were recorded in 2021. |
| The ornate object, unearthed by Charlie Clarke whilst metal detecting in Warwickshire, is decorated with enamelled motifs and inscriptions and includes a gold chain made up of 75 links. | The ornate object, unearthed by Charlie Clarke whilst metal detecting in Warwickshire, is decorated with enamelled motifs and inscriptions and includes a gold chain made up of 75 links. |
| The double-headed white and red rose on the front of the pendant was a symbol used by the Tudors from 1486, whilst the pomegranate was the badge of Katherine of Aragon. | The double-headed white and red rose on the front of the pendant was a symbol used by the Tudors from 1486, whilst the pomegranate was the badge of Katherine of Aragon. |
| The reverse of the pendant shows the letters 'H' and 'K', thought to reference Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon | The reverse of the pendant shows the letters 'H' and 'K', thought to reference Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon |
| The 16th Century pendant was one of a number of objects outlined in the museum's Treasure Annual Report and Portable Antiques Scheme (PAS) Annual Report which highlights archaeological contributions from members of the public. | The 16th Century pendant was one of a number of objects outlined in the museum's Treasure Annual Report and Portable Antiques Scheme (PAS) Annual Report which highlights archaeological contributions from members of the public. |
| The museum also highlighted a silver strap-end, designed to finish a flat strip of fabric or leather, found in Hampshire by a metal detectorist. | The museum also highlighted a silver strap-end, designed to finish a flat strip of fabric or leather, found in Hampshire by a metal detectorist. |
| The medieval object, which dates back to the 14th Century, is decorated with animals and was thought to belong to a merchant. | The medieval object, which dates back to the 14th Century, is decorated with animals and was thought to belong to a merchant. |
| A medieval silver strap-end which dates back to the 14th Century was also found in Hampshire | A medieval silver strap-end which dates back to the 14th Century was also found in Hampshire |
| The PAS database holds information on over one million items which have been unearthed across the country. | The PAS database holds information on over one million items which have been unearthed across the country. |
| In 2021, the county that discovered the most historic finds was Gloucestershire, which reported 8,113 items, and Suffolk and Lincolnshire which both reported more than 4,000 discoveries. | In 2021, the county that discovered the most historic finds was Gloucestershire, which reported 8,113 items, and Suffolk and Lincolnshire which both reported more than 4,000 discoveries. |
| The most amount of treasure had been reported in Norfolk and Kent. | The most amount of treasure had been reported in Norfolk and Kent. |
| Under the Treasure Act 1996, any finders have a legal obligation to report all finds of potential treasure to local authorities. | Under the Treasure Act 1996, any finders have a legal obligation to report all finds of potential treasure to local authorities. |
| Charlie Clarke, left, unearthed the pendant whilst metal-detecting in Warwickshire | Charlie Clarke, left, unearthed the pendant whilst metal-detecting in Warwickshire |
| Hartwig Fischer, director of The British Museum, said it was "fantastic" that so many finds had been recorded and acquired by museums for public benefit. | Hartwig Fischer, director of The British Museum, said it was "fantastic" that so many finds had been recorded and acquired by museums for public benefit. |
| "The British Museum is proud of its role running the Portable Antiquities Scheme and overseeing the administration of the Treasure Act 1996 in England. | "The British Museum is proud of its role running the Portable Antiquities Scheme and overseeing the administration of the Treasure Act 1996 in England. |
| "It is fantastic that in 2021 so many finds have been recorded," he said. | "It is fantastic that in 2021 so many finds have been recorded," he said. |
| Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: "This beautiful pendant is a thrilling discovery giving us a tangible connection to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and enriches our understanding of the Royal Court at the time." | Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: "This beautiful pendant is a thrilling discovery giving us a tangible connection to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and enriches our understanding of the Royal Court at the time." |
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