Treasure
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Dutch archaeologists have recently completed the rescue excavation of a unique treasure hoard dating to the beginning of the 5th century AD, from a field in Limburg. The hoard partially consists of a combination of gold coins and pieces of silver tableware which had been deliberately cut up hacksilver.The complete hoard was shown at a…
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Nine skeletons and four cremation pits are among the discoveries made by archaeologists at Bardwell, Barnham, Pakenham and Rougham, all near Bury St Edmunds.Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and medieval items were also unearthed by archaeologists working for Anglian Water, which was carrying out surveys before installing a new £9m, 31km pipeline. read more:…
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I’m always fascinated by the way experts can look at open countryside, work out the likely site of a longlost settlement, or whatever, and interpret the archaeology by digging trenches.It’s amazing how, with the passage of time, all but the mightiest of structures disappear from sight. As long-forgotten homes, villages and forts fell into disrepair,…
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Buried treasure from Viking and Medieval times has been discovered in the Isle of Man.A rare Viking gold ingot, a silver document seal, gold ring and 119 silver coins from the middle ages are considered highly valuable and rewards for the finders could reach tens of thousands of pounds. read more: Viking treasure discovered in…
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A gold ring made by the wealthy money lender who founded the Grosvenor Estate has been found in a field by a treasure hunter.The 24-carat piece of jewellery was a ‘mourning ring’ made in memory of Hugh Audley, who owned the land where Buckingham Palace would later be built.It was found near Tibenham in Norfolk…
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A rare 14th Century Bishop’s seal discovered by a metal detecting enthusiast in the Isle of Man, has been declared Treasure Trove at an inquest.The silver seal, which was discovered by Andy Falconer, is described by historians at Manx National Heritage MNH as “incredibly significant”. read more: BBC News – Rare Bishop’s seal declared treasure…
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Members of Britain’s group of amateur archeologists – Hoard Hunters – have been staying in the eastern Croatian region of Vinkovci for the past five days where they, together with archeologists from Vinkovci, explored several archeological sites with metal detectors. read more: Hoard Hunters looking for treasure in Vinkovci region – Current Events – Croatia…
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Drenched. Deflated. All words Gus Patterson and Derek McLennan might use to describe themselves at 3pm on December 19, 2013. The rain was lashing down, the field they were in was as muddy as a battlefield, and the 60mph winds were cutting through them. They had been there for five hours. In the diminishing light,…