Staffordshire Hoard discovery prompts search for Ancient local king and his treasure

Oct 3 2009

Trevor believes just because the burial site hasn’t been found doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

“This is all too much of a coincidence,” he added.

“This treasure belonged to someone of importance - and we know someone of that importance existed in Cheslyn Hay.”

Trevor admitted he always hoped a find would be made in Cheslyn Hay.

But mystery remains about where the coffin is. Has it rotted over the centuries?

Where are the King’s bones?

Is there a stone coffin as yet undiscovered?

The treasure, which has gained international fame, was found by metal detectorist Terry Herbert, aged 55, from Boney Hay, in July this year.

The biggest haul of Anglo Saxon treasure ever found in Britain, it dates back to 600-700 AD.

There are about 1,300 items, mostly gold and silver, with many precious gems.

Most of the find consists of military items such as sword hilt fittings and helmets. There are also a biblical inscription on gold and a folded cross.

The hoard, now on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, attracted over 10,000 visitors at the weekend alone.

It is expected to be valued as a seven-figure sum.

Coroner Andrew Haigh officially named the find as ‘treasure’ during an inquest last week.

“This is a massive, fantastic find,” he said. “We should not forget probably the hundreds who died from this hoard.

“I congratulate and thank the finder.”