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The Tudor Heart stays in Britain

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luluaugust Tue 10-Feb-26 17:14:36

Great news 🙂

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Casdon Tue 10-Feb-26 14:49:22

I don’t think so, it was previously not known to historians, the British Museum did a lot of research to find out what exactly it was, it was found in 2019, so it’s taken years to get to this point.

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Oreo Tue 10-Feb-26 14:13:25

I wonder if it was stolen and then buried to hide it? 🤔

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JdotJ Tue 10-Feb-26 13:53:50

Fantastic news

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Chocolatelovinggran Tue 10-Feb-26 13:15:48

Indeed, Sarnia. It is a beautiful piece and I am glad that it is staying here. I share your enthusiasm for detectorists, Casdon, finding long hidden treasures for us .

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J52 Tue 10-Feb-26 13:12:44

It’s good news, the heart looks beautiful. I’m pleased that it will go on a national tour so that many more people will be able to see it.

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tanith Tue 10-Feb-26 12:23:44

I had never heard of the Tudor Heart its certainly beautiful. Found by a detectorist so I assume he shares the money with the land owner. It beggars belief how such a beautiful pendant was lost in a field. Im glad they were able to save it for future generations to enjoy.

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Casdon Tue 10-Feb-26 10:46:39

I’m really pleased about this too. Metal detectorists are brilliant in my opinion, they regularly turn up treasures which add to our historical knowledge and our artefact collection.

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Smileless2012 Tue 10-Feb-26 10:41:43

That is good news Sarnia. The Tudor period is my favourite one.

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Sarnia Tue 10-Feb-26 10:40:04

Wonderful news that the British Museum has successfully raised £3.5m so that this unique artefact can stay here and be on public display for all to enjoy.
Very few items remain from Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon's marriage. As a history lover I am delighted that the beautiful Tudor Heart stays where it belongs.

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