Staffordshire Knot found in Staffordshire Hoard

Archaeologists have discovered a Staffordshire Knot symbol among the treasures of the Staffordshire Hoard, making the county sign 500 years older than previously thought.

The discovery comes as it emerged a National Lottery bid is being put together to keep the Hoard in the region.

Images of the knot were found on a gold artefact, not previously displayed, that was dug up from a field near Brownhills this summer.

The symbol was believed to originate from the 11th century, but the gold artefact dates back to at least the sixth century.

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