Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist

Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist

Metal detectorist unearths gilded Saxon pendant from Early Middle Ages

Officials in a Northern English city recently showed off the discovery of a medieval cross that dates back to the 8th century. (City of Leeds)

Experts believe the cross was worn by a high-ranking church official. (City of Leeds)

The Saxon-era pendant found in Leeds dates back over 1,200 years. (City of Leeds)

"All of these finds are part of a puzzle … This beautiful cross is the latest glimpse into the past." (City of Leeds)