Derbyshire metal detectorist unearths rare Bronze Age artefact
The Bronze Age gold fastener is believed to be only one of seven found in England.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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16th century ring found in Powys is declared treasure
A RING discovered by a metal detectorist in Powys - thought to be more than 500 years old - has been declared as treasure.
Source: countytimes.co.uk
Lockdown-inspired metal detecting boom sparks Britain's best ever year of treasure hunting as huge interest in searching along the Thames forces bosses to stop issuing mudlarking licences for the first time
In 2022 there were 1,378 discoveries in total for England and Wales, which is the highest number of finds since records began in 1996. The hobby has been more popular since lockdown.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Norfolk is treasure capital for detectorists, says museum
Detectorists report 95 treasure finds in Norfolk, although the most items are found in Lincolnshire.
Source: bbc.com
Striking gold: 2022 was a record year for treasure and antiquities finds, with more than 50,000 items reported
From gold coins to ivory carvings, many pieces were found by amateur metal detectorists, according to latest report by British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme
Source: theartnewspaper.com