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Woman in the UK finds medieval gold cross in Kent, could be worth $27K
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Shelley Couzins, a 58-year-old grandmother and metal detecting hobbyist, discovered a medieval gold reliquary cross in a farmer's field on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK, which could be worth at least £20,000 ($27,000).
- The 10.6-gram cross depicts Jesus' crucifixion on one side and the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus on the other, and it can be opened to hold religious relics; it was found after five hours of searching and initially mistaken for costume jewelry.
- The artifact has been reported under England's treasure process and is currently being assessed by the British Museum, with any reward from its valuation expected to be shared between Couzins and the landowner.
- Couzins expressed mixed feelings about surrendering the cross but hopes it will be preserved in a good home, noting relief that it survived the plowing of the field without damage.
- The Isle of Sheppey has historical links to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and while no direct connection to them has been established, Couzins hopes the cross might be related to this royal history.
