At Winchester Cathedral, along the top of the screens to the presbytery are six caskets. Each one has been inscribed with lettering. The caskets upon the screen are believed to hold the remains of Englands most significant makers and shakers including the bones of eight kings, three bishops and a single woman.

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🟦 Andy Marshall’s Treasure Hoard Gazetteer
The gazetteer is my personal collection of material treasures. It’s a growing map of wonders that I’ve spent over forty years documenting. The treasures that I list here are not of any monetary value, but far more valuable.
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