Photos: 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found in Britain

The chalice is currently being displayed at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland

Last updated: September 01, 2020 | 11:30

Reuters and compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland.

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort, believed to be the oldest artifact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at a museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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Pieces of a 1,400-year-old Christian chalice found at the Vindolanda Roman fort believed to be the oldest artefact of its kind ever found in Britain, are seen on display for the first time at the Vindolanda Museum in Northumberland, Britain August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

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