World Cup: Medieval three lions badge found in Coventry
SOURCE: BBC (6-16-10)
An archaeologist who found a medieval badge featuring the England football team's three lions logo hopes it will prove a good World Cup omen.
The copper piece was found in the ground last week in a stone wall in Coventry by Caroline Rann.
The badge, thought to be from a horse's harness, is believed to date from the 13th Century.
Nicholas Palmer, principal field archaeologist at the Warwickshire Museum, said the one inch-high badge was still being assessed and catalogued but was not thought to be valuable....
The copper piece was found in the ground last week in a stone wall in Coventry by Caroline Rann.
The badge, thought to be from a horse's harness, is believed to date from the 13th Century.
Nicholas Palmer, principal field archaeologist at the Warwickshire Museum, said the one inch-high badge was still being assessed and catalogued but was not thought to be valuable....
Source:
BBC
Source URL:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/england/coventry_and_warwickshire/10327864.stm
Date:
6-16-10
