Archaeologist reveals why Church of England leader’s treasure ended up in river following decades-long mystery: ‘Exceptionally unusual’
An archaeologist at Durham University has solved a decades-long mystery by linking a hoard of religious artifacts found in the River Wear to Michael Ramsey, former Archbishop of Canterbury. The items, deliberately deposited in clusters beneath Prebends Bridge, were discarded at the instruction of Ramsey's wife, Joan, and carried out by their housekeeper, Audrey Heaton. While the exact reason for the disposal remains unclear, the act appears to have been intentional and not criminal in nature.
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World News Archaeologist reveals why Church of England leader’s treasure ended up in river following decades-long mystery: ‘Exceptionally unusual’ By Andrea Margolis, Fox News Published May 1, 2026, 10:43 a.m. ET Originally Published by: Long-lost warship destroyed by iconic naval commander discovered centuries later Ancient ritual complex unearthed at site tied to biblical city in Ezekiel Archaeologists pinpoint site of doomed 'Spanish Roanoke' colony after unearthing clue An archaeologist uncovered a cache of rare religious artifacts deliberately thrown in an English river — and has now shed light on why they were dumped. Gary Bankhead, an archaeologist at Durham University, has found a variety of valuable Christian artifacts in the River Wear in Durham.
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