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27.04.2021
Ballaquayle Hoard A remarkable collection of Viking-era artifacts discovered on the Isle of Man has been officially declared a treasure by Isle of Man investigator Mrs. Jane Hughes. This find, considered of international significance, includes a gold bracelet, a substantial silver brooch, at least one...
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26.04.2021
Ballacamaish Hoard This valuable treasure was unearthed by laborers during their excavation work in search of marl. The discovery included fragments of a silver neck ring, known as a torc, which was crafted from four pairs of twisted rods. This intricate neck ring comprised three parts, with two of them...
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25.04.2021
Sark Hoard Sark has made a notable contribution to the world of True Mysteries through the enigmatic Sark hoard, a treasure steeped in intrigue. The discovery of this unique hoard took place in the spring of 1718 when five individuals were excavating a hedge trench, directed by the mill owner...
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24.04.2021
Quennevais Hoard In 1848, an intriguing discovery was made at Les Kennewys – a hoard of 400 Roman coins concealed within a pottery vessel. This remarkable collection included coins from the reigns of several emperors, notably Diocletian, Licinus I, and Constantine the Great. These coins were...
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23.04.2021
Jerbourg Hoard Jerbourg Point has a rich history of human habitation and defensive structures dating back to ancient times, including the Neolithic era, Bronze Age, and Middle Ages. Its strategic location has made it a site of historical significance. Along the narrowest part of the Jerbourg...
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22.04.2021
Rozel Hoard (1820) In 1820, a rockfall incident led to the unearthing of a hoard of 920 billon coins, believed to be located in the vicinity of Catel de Roselle, possibly in the same region as other known Roselle hoards. The entirety of this hoard was acquired by the esteemed German antiquarian Baron...
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21.04.2021
Le Catillon Hoard Half a century ago, an extraordinary discovery unfolded in the fields of Le Câtillon, Grooville, when a cache of over 2,500 Celtic coins, representing various tribes from Armorica, Gaul, and southern Britain, emerged. This momentous find became one of Jersey's most...
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20.04.2021
La Marquanderie Hoard On April 22, 1985, a remarkably large collection of coins was discovered at La Marcanderie, St. Brelade, on Jersey Island. At the time of its discovery, this hoard comprised more than 11,000 coins. Interestingly, these coins were not found within a container; instead, they were located...
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19.04.2021
La Blanche Pierre Hoard In 1976, a valuable collection dating back to the Late Bronze Age was unearthed at Clos de la Blanche Pierre in St. Lawrence, Jersey. This remarkable discovery was made within a pottery vessel, and among the fractured artifacts were a variety of items, including weaponry, axes, tools,...
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18.04.2021
Carrick-on-Suir Hoard The Carrick-on-Suir treasure is a notable discovery of gold coins, shedding light on Ireland's history during the 17th century. Here are some key details about this fascinating find: 1. **Discovery:** The treasure was unearthed on January 14, 2013, by a group of individuals:...
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