Thief returns 800-year-old medieval tiles he stole from priory 59 years ago
The historic site was established in AD680 as an Anglo-Saxon monastery by Merewalh, king of the Magonsaete, a Mercian sub-kingdom
Archaeology
Incredible 2,200-year-old shipwreck reveals 'surprising' way ancient sailors kept vessels waterproof
Scientists could even trace locations where the vessel underwent repairs between voyages
Archaeologists uncover ancient two-metre marble statue of Greek goddess Athena
The sculpture stands upon a circular base and is dressed in a finely crafted sleeveless peplos
