A 55-year-old teacher in Coventry, England, discovered a 1,600-year-old stone inscribed with ancient Celtic script, known as Ogham, while weeding his garden. The stone, which provides insights into early forms of the Irish language, has been donated to the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry by the teacher, Graham Senior. This rare artifact has generated excitement among archaeologists and will be permanently displayed at the museum.
Small stone found by Coventry teacher whilst gardening is 'amazing find'. https://t.co/7o1eixcYxO
Small stone found by Coventry teacher whilst gardening is 'amazing find'. https://t.co/LPxsoZrgzs
Ogham stone unearthed in Coventry garden excites archaeologists https://t.co/YIIUhr6Rzq
Teacher, 55, is stunned to discover a 1,600-year-old stone with ancient Celtic script while weeding in his garden in Coventry https://t.co/MLkaDXFTz4 https://t.co/iO1j4IdzSi
A 1,600-year-old rock inscribed with early Irish writing was found by a teacher at his home in Coventry, England. The rare artifact offers insight into earlier forms of the Irish language. https://t.co/9aFLYuNpW6
Teacher finds stone with ancient ogham writing from Ireland in Coventry garden The rock will be displayed at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry, to which Graham Senior has donated it permanently. https://t.co/YK8ZbgM5Dj