• Archive of articles
• Archaeology
• Finds and rescue research abroad
• Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Velké Británii a Irsku

Nálezy nejenom s detektorem ve Velké Británii a Irsku

Subcategories

N8lezy detektory a archeologické výzkumy ve Velké Británii a Irsku

Rare medieval knife rejected by archaeologists, detectorist paid for analysis and convinced them

Rare medieval knife rejected by archaeologists, detectorist paid for analysis and convinced themScottish History buff and budding detectorist Craig Johnstone searched the woods near Penicuik for traces of the 1666 battle. But on that day he made a find that at first not only he, but also the archaeologists he approached, thought was a modern affair and refused to accept. But they were wrong by several hundred years...

Detectorists have sparked the discovery of a unique Roman villa that is changing the way experts look at

Archaeologists from Wrexham Museum, the University of Chester and Archaeological Survey West have discovered a Roman villa near Rossett in Wrexham thanks to reported finds by collaborating detectorists. The villa is the first of its kind ever discovered in north-east Wales and fundamentally breaks down previous assumptions about the area during the Roman period.

Gold coin from the 17th century

He usually searches for lost jewellery and then returns it to its owners. But in November, a prospector from England managed to find a gold coin - a guinea. It dates back to the 17th century.

Lidl built its store right on top of an 11th century Viking house

Dublin's new supermarket on Aungier Street has incorporated a Viking house dating from 1070, which was found during a recent archaeological survey. Customers can view the house through a glass floor and enjoy an authentic view of a vernacular building from almost a thousand years ago. In addition, the shophouse also includes an 18th century cultural layer: the Aungier Theatre Staircase and the original Longford Street arches.

Two young detectorists found two very rare coins, they will be sold at auction

Sixteen-year-old Reece Pickering found a coin of the last Anglo-Saxon king at Topcroft in Norfolk and fifteen-year-old Walter Taylor found a silver penny from 1106 in Essex. As the coins were single and do not meet the Treasure Act, they can be auctioned into private hands. There is already a lot of interest in the auction; it will take place on 26-27 October and the preliminary estimate of the final price for both coins is about 100,000 crowns.

Christian chalice near Hadrian's Wall

Fourteen fragments from a rare chalice have been found by archaeologists in northern England. It depicts typical Christian symbols such as ships, crosses and fish. Earlier, archaeologists in Vindolanda unearthed, for example, boxing gloves or shoes.

Shadows of the dead in 1,500-year-old graves

An Anglo-Saxon cemetery with 208 6th century graves has been discovered by archaeologists at Oulton near Lowestoft in East Suffolk on the site of a future residential development. The graves concealed the rare phenomenon of silhouettes - dark impressions of the undead in the sandy soil.

Unique detector find of a female medieval seal

A silver seal from the late 13th century was found in the spring of 2019 using a metal detector on the grounds of a local trade school. Due to the quality of the material, it is in near-original, excellent condition. Medieval seals bearing a woman's name are among the very rare finds, especially for a family of such status.

The first and immediately lifetime find of a budding archaeologist: hundreds of weapons and tools from the Bronze Age

A young archaeologist has discovered the largest Bronze Age assemblage yet found in what is now London. Harry Platt's find from the autumn before last represents a total of 453 artefacts, dating from 800 to 900 BC and is the third largest of its kind ever discovered in the UK overall.

3,000-year-old horse harness from detector find changes archaeologists' findings

Detectorist Mariusz Stepien found a rich Bronze Age assemblage near the Scottish border. A rich collection of buckles, a sheathed sword with a complete hilt, as well as a unique horse harness with ornaments, leather and wood remnants from the Late Bronze Age (1000 - 800 BC). This is the first find of its kind in Scotland and the method of attaching the various parts of the harness is the first time it has been seen in Britain...

↑ Back to top + See more