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Village history revealed in dig
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[Oxford Mail] - Eynsham Abbey, where the work is being carried out, was one of the last abbeys founded by the Saxon king, Aethelred. Monks living in the abbey followed the Benedictine rule, which emphasised obedience, silence and humility.
Anglo-Saxon treasures recreated
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[ITV News] - They replicate the treasures found inside the remains of a seventh century ship, believed to be that of Anglo-Saxon King Raedwald. Staff at the National Trust museum has been putting together the finishing touches.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Penny
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[History] - Offa, an Anglo-Saxon king, introduced the first English coin known as the penny around 790 AD; it was made entirely of silver. Today's British pennies (called “pence” when referring to a quantity of money) are worth one hundredth of a pound and minted
Wanted: Descendents of last Saxon king - UPI.com
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English Heritage, which maintains historic sites, has launched a search for descendents of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England.
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