Description: 1. The area was disputed territory.
2. It was the land of the Khumric Welsh Prince Cyndylan.
The Mercians had arrived in the area in circa AD 548.
This hoard is close to the Mercian centre of power.
3. The hoard appears to be bits and pieces from the Battle gear and armour of the Welsh Princes
There was a major deciding battle between the two sides.
4. The items appear to represent Christian folk in their nature.
The Khumric Welsh adopted Christianity in AD 37.
5 All the sons of Prince Cyndylan were killed in this tragic battle.

Author: Lucylastik