Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Velké Británii a Irsku

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Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

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The National Museum of Scotland unveiled a unique collection of Bronze Age objects last week. The so-called Peebles Hoard, with more than five hundred artefacts and elements of intricate decoration, many of which were previously unknown, was discovered in 2020 by Polish detectorist Mariusz Stępień. The collection, dating from between 1,000 and 800 BC, is one of Scotland's most important treasures in history, according to experts.
A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

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Late last year, members of the detectorist society "The Teignbridge History Finders" from Newton Abbot discovered a hoard of silver coins in a field about a mile from Okehampton Castle. It was one of their first ever expeditions. Now the find has been declared a treasure and offered to museums for purchase...
Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

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The South West Heritage Trust has purchased a treasure trove of 2,584 silver coins dating back to the Norman Conquest of England for the nation. The set, discovered by seven detectorists in the Chew Valley in Somerset, was sold for an asking price of £4.3 million (about 130.5 million crowns). It is the most expensive treasure purchase ever made in England; more expensive than the world-famous Staffordshire hoard...
Treasure of 1000 years old silver Viking coins of several rulers

Treasure of 1000 years old silver Viking coins of several rulers

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A hoard of 36 silver coins dating from the 10th to 11th centuries was discovered on the Isle of Man this May. They were found on private land by friends John Crowe and David O'Hare using metal detectors. The set was declared a treasure last week. Officials thanked the detectorists, saying they appreciated their cooperation.
The world's biggest detector event - lots of unique finds and a treasure trove of gold coins

The world's biggest detector event - lots of unique finds and a treasure trove of gold coins

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Last weekend Detectival 2024 took place in Hertfordshire, England. The event, which brings together thousands of detectorists and history enthusiasts, produced some of the most spectacular discoveries in years - from Roman and Celtictreasures, silver and gold coins, to early medieval and Saxon finds, including rare imports, to the discovery of a hoard of 18th century gold guineas. ...
The silver vessel from the Galloway Viking hoard is much older and not from Europe

The silver vessel from the Galloway Viking hoard is much older and not from Europe

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1.September 2014, detectorist and former professional soldier Derek McLennan discovered the richest collection of rare objects from the Vikings period ever found in Britain or Ireland. On the exact day of the tenth anniversary, experts made an unexpected announcement - the main "star" of the hoard - a silver the lidded vessel, is not of European origin from the Carolingian period, but hundreds of years older, and it comes from the Middle East...
Mystery of anonymous Bronze Age axes solved

Mystery of anonymous Bronze Age axes solved

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As we reported in a previous article, two Bronze Age axes were sent anonymously to the National Museum of Ireland last month. As it is illegal to search for archaeological artefacts with a metal detector in Ireland, the sender was concerned about criminalisation. After being challenged by the archaeologists and assured that he was not facing any penalties, he eventually turned himself in and brought the archaeologists to the "crime" scene.
British government to allocate 7.5 million to Celtic coin hoard research and public engagement

British government to allocate 7.5 million to Celtic coin hoard research and public engagement

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The Le Catillon II treasure was discovered in 2012 by two detectorist friends, Reg Mead and Richard Mile, after searching for it for over thirty years. The coin depot, dating from around 40 BC, was eventually discovered in a field in east Jersey at a depth of just over 1m. The Crown later sold it to the Jersey Government and at the same time pledged financial support for its research and education...

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