16th century gold crucifix found in Nottinghamshire, England

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London: A 16th century gold crucifix that was found in North Nottinghamshire (Notts), UK, along with a silver whistle dating back to the same period, have been declared treasure.

According to a report in the Evening Post, the crucifix was found in the Tuxford area on August 21 with the use of a metal detector.

It is made of solid gold with traces of enamel.

The crucifix is believed to have belonged to a ‘recusant’ – a Roman Catholic who refused to attend Church of England services – and has letters engraved across it. It is around 4cms long.

Notts Coroner Dr Nigel Chapman declared the crucifix as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996, and it is being bought by Bassetlaw Museum.he ornate silver whistle, which is around 3cms long, was found in Bawtry in September 2007 and is also a post-medieval 16th century piece.

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From: SmasHits.com

London: A 16th century gold crucifix that was found in North Nottinghamshire (Notts), UK, along with a silver whistle dating back to the same period, have been declared treasure.

According to a report in the Evening Post, the crucifix was found in the Tuxford area on August 21 with the use of a metal detector.

It is made of solid gold with traces of enamel.

The crucifix is believed to have belonged to a ‘recusant’ – a Roman Catholic who refused to attend Church of England services – and has letters engraved across it. It is around 4cms long.

Notts Coroner Dr Nigel Chapman declared the crucifix as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996, and it is being bought by Bassetlaw Museum.he ornate silver whistle, which is around 3cms long, was found in Bawtry in September 2007 and is also a post-medieval 16th century piece.

Continue reading here: http://news.smashits.com/391999/16th-century-gold-crucifix-found-in-Nottinghamshire.htm