Mary Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 James Hyatt made the discovery while out with his father and grandfather in Hockley, Essex. He had only been scanning the soil for a matter of minutes when it started beeping. The trio, from Billericay, started digging and just eight inches deep, they saw a glint and found what they now know to be a 500-year-old gold pendant. Dad Jason, 34, said: "James got a buzz after just five minutes. We saw a glint eight inches down and gently pulled the object out. "Dad was blown away. He'd never found anything like it in 15 years doing his hobby. "James was so excited to find treasure, though he's too young to realise its significance." Experts believe the rare locket, or reliquary, dates back to the 1500s and was used to hold alleged parts of Christ's crown of thorns or crucifix. AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Wow.... wonder if he'll get to keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I wonder if it is worth opening a shop selling metal detectors, the way the economy seems to be going we will all be out in the fields looking for treasure to boost our bank balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Perhaps it's something in the name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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