In 2010, four-year-old boy finds 500-year-old gold pendant in Essex field

In a remarkable discovery, a four-year-old boy stumbled upon a 16th-century gold pendant while metal detecting alongside his father in Essex. This exquisite relic, weighing just 8.68 grams and thought to contain a religious artifact, has been identified as a treasure trove. Valued at an astounding £2.5 million, this find provides fascinating insights into the religious practices and craftsmanship of the 1500s.

By TOI World Desk