Excalibur, one of the longtime myths and mysteries of England has been uncovered by a local farmer.  Geoffrey Teasdale, a landowner bordering Salisbury Plain, had uncovered the artifact while draining a small marsh on his farm.  According to Mr Teasdale, the sword had lain about a half meter below the surface of the water, and the hilt broke surface, shining as if it was on display.  The farmer waded out to retrieve the blade, half expecting a prank of some sort.

Finding the blade intact, Mr Teasdale rushed excitedly back to his home to alert the local authorities.

“I knew what it was right away.  Carved into the blade was some Latin script.  Hard to read, but I hadn’t attended Church for the last forty seven years and not picked up a thing or two.”

Unfortunately, for Mr Teasdale, his home was burglarized that night, and the blade lost to vandals.  Authorities at the British Museum cast doubt on the farmer’s find, claiming that if he had indeed found anything, it was certainly not the legendary Excalibur.

The Teasdale family has posted a reward for the return of the blade, standing by the claim that it’s the true Excalibur.

“It’s a part of England’s history.  An important part.  It shouldn’t be in the hands of criminals or a private collection.  The sword belongs to all of us.”

Mr Teasdale had planned on donating the blade to the British Museum once it had been authenticated.

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