This Anglo-Saxon cave dwelling may have been home to an English king who became a saint
By Jack Guy, CNN
Archaeologists in England have identified a near-complete Anglo-Saxon cave house, which, they say, may once have been the home of a king who became a saint.
Thought to date from the early 9th century, the dwelling in the central English county of Derbyshire was discovered by a team from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and Wessex Archaeology, according to a news release published Wednesday.
The team carried out a detailed survey of the Anchor Church Caves in south Derbyshire, concluding that the caves probably date from the early medieval period rather than the 18th century as previously thought.
Archaeologists Identify 9th Century Anglo-Saxon Cave House
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Anchor Church Caves: Anglo-Saxon Home and Oldest House in Britain?
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