A Sword from Another Era, Lost and Found in the Heat of Summer A team of volunteers at Chiddingstone Castle in Kent made an unexpected discovery while clearing branches near the lake's shoreline.
They stumbled upon a remarkably well preserved sword, its curved blade gleaming with a hint of gold even after being submerged for what may be centuries.
The sword bears an uncanny resemblance to Excalibur from King Arthurian lore. However, castle curator Naomi Collick cautions against jumping to conclusions about its origins or significance.