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Ancient Gold Sword Mount to Debut at Novium Museum

10/19/2025

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Stopham Mount will be displayed at the Novium Museum in Chichester from 2026.
It is a gold and garnet sword fitting dating to 1,300–1,400 years ago, found in 2022 near Stopham.
John Cross from Chichester District Council says the mount could enhance the collection.
Funding included £9,000 raised by crowdfunding, plus Arts Council grants and a landowner donation.
There is one other similar artefact, housed in the British Museum.

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Stopham Mount will be displayed at the Novium Museum in Chichester from 2026.
It is a gold and garnet sword fitting dating to 1,300–1,400 years ago, found in 2022 near Stopham.
John Cross from Chichester District Council says the mount could enhance the collection.
Funding included £9,000 raised by crowdfunding, plus Arts Council grants and a landowner donation.
There is one other similar artefact, housed in the British Museum.