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November 22, 2013 by sarahlucas

A rare Anglo-Saxon gaming piece makes the national news for the Lyminge Archaeological Project!

Yes, our department is in the news again…Read all about it on the main University of Reading website: Backgammon in the 7th century? Anglo-Saxon royal entertainment uncovered in Kent

and some other takes on the story:

  •  Here’s what the BBC have to say about it!
  • The Guardian’s article – High living Anglo-Saxon entertainment
  • The Daily Mail report that this find suggests Anglo-Saxon parties weren’t always the wild mead-swilling kind!

The Lyminge Archaeological Project is run by Dr Gabor Thomas and is also featured in the November edition of Current Archaeology Magazine.

lym-Gamingpiece

 

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