Introduction

This chapter delves into the peculiar engraved strip from the Staffordshire Hoard, examining its Christian origins and the significance of the Bible verse and dragon's head inscriptions. The speaker explores connections to the dedication of new churches and the story of St. Goughlak and St. Dunstan, while speculating on the engraver's unfamiliarity with the script and the strip's potential role in unlocking the secrets of the entire hoard.