The Bamburgh Sword is an Anglo-Saxon artefact from the seventh century. It was uncovered during an archaeological excavation at Bamburgh Castle in 1960 by Brian Hope-Taylor. The sword was missing until his death in 2001, when it was found in a suitcase in his attic.
The sword most likely belonged to a member of the royal family, probably a king. The sword is on display in the Archaeology museum at Bamburgh Castle.[1]