Ancient Sword Found in Dried Lake in Kent
Moscow, August 12, Vesti. In England, an ancient sword was discovered at the bottom of a lake that had dried up due to heat near Chiddingstone Castle in Kent County, reports Metro.
Consensus
- A sword was found at the bottom of a dried-up lake near Chiddingstone Castle in Kent, England.
- The lake dried up due to prolonged heatwaves.
- The sword was discovered during cleanup work involving debris removal from the lakebed.
- The artifact was retrieved using a special hook.
- The sword was handed over to the castle curator, Naomi Collick, for further study.
- The sword's handle is made of brass and gilded, with a lion figure on the pommel.
- The blade is heavily corroded and covered in rust and mud.
- The sword is stored in acid-free paper and handled only with gloves.
- The lake was created in the 1800s, so the sword could not be older than about 200 years.
- Experts are investigating the sword's origin, with a leading theory suggesting it was a ceremonial sword belonging to a military musician in the early 19th century.
Points of divergence
- The sword was handed over to a curator who will work with experts to determine its origin. — vesti
- The sword has been nicknamed 'Excalibur of Kent' in the press, drawing parallels to King Arthur's legendary weapon. — vm
- One alternative theory suggests the sword belonged to Denis E. Bauw, a former owner of Chiddingstone Castle and a collector of cold weapons. — vm
- Another theory proposes the sword may have been left by military personnel during World War II, as troops were stationed on the estate. — vm
- An associate professor from the Financial University under the Russian Government stated that extreme heat is causing massive economic damage to Europe, with potential losses reaching one trillion euros by 2030. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ancient sword found in dried lake in Britain — Вести
- A sword that had lain underwater for 200 years was found at the bottom of a dried-up lake in England — Вечерняя Москва