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Saxon skull found by teenage treasure hunter in River Stour

A 15-year-old from Poole recently discovered a 1500-year-old human skull when out mudlarking and treasure hunting.

Tom, who describes himself as a 'mudlark, crafter and general treasure seeker' on his Instagram account, caused something of a stir with this find, with the police initially having to investigate the find, in the River Stour near Sturminster Marshall.

Tom told ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Solent that the human skull was one of the most significant finds of his career.

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