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Rare medieval artefact discovered on River Thames shore

A rare medieval roof finial which was found in London's River Thames offers an insight into how the capital looked 600 years ago, experts have said.

The object, which dates from the late 12th Century or 13th Century, is in the shape of an animal and would have embellished the ridges of tiled roofs.

It is thought the object was made in the Woolwich area and brought to the city with other pots and roof tiles.

The object was found by the Museum of London during a survey....
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