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17.03.2021
Hoxne Hoard The Hawksne Hoard is a significant archaeological discovery in the United Kingdom, characterized by its size and historical importance. Here are some key details about the Hawksne Hoard: 1. Discovery: The Hawksne Hoard was discovered by Eric Lawes, a metal detectorist, in the village...
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16.03.2021
Hallaton Treasure The Hallaton Treasure is a significant archaeological find discovered near Hallaton in south-east Leicestershire, England, in 2000. It is considered one of the largest and most important hoards of British Iron Age coins and artifacts, shedding light on the region's history and...
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15.03.2021
Hallaton Helmet The Hallaton Helmet is a significant archaeological discovery consisting of a decorated iron Roman cavalry parade helmet, originally covered in silver leaf and gilt decoration. It was found in 2000 near Hallaton, Leicestershire, England, by Ken Wallace, a member of the Hallaton Field...
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14.03.2021
Grouville Hoard The Grouville Treasure is a remarkable hoard of approximately 70,000 late Iron Age and Roman coins discovered in June 2012 by metal detectorists Reg Mead and Richard Miles in a field located in the parish of Grouville on the east side of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This hoard is...
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14.03.2021
Furness Hoard The Furness Treasure is a notable hoard of Viking silver coins and artifacts dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. It was discovered in Furness, Cumbria, England, in May 2011 by an anonymous metal detectorist. The exact location of the find, as well as the names of the finder and...
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12.03.2021
Frome Hoard The Frome Treasure is a significant hoard of Roman coins discovered in April 2010 near Frome in Somerset, England. This remarkable find consists of 52,503 Roman coins, which were stored in a ceramic pot measuring 45 cm (18 inches) in diameter. The coins date from the years 253 to 305...
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11.03.2021
Derrynaflan Chalice The Derrinaflan Bowl is a valuable medieval treasure located in the main National Museum of Ireland. Although it is often overshadowed by its more famous sister, the Ardagh Chalice, it is a remarkable piece of metalwork with an intriguing history. The discovery of the Derrinaflan...
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10.03.2021
Cunetio Hoard The Cunetio Treasure, also known as the Mildenhall Treasure, is the largest hoard of Roman coins discovered in Great Britain. This significant find was unearthed in 1978 at the site of the Roman town of Cunetio, near present-day Mildenhall, Wiltshire. The hoard comprised an astounding...
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09.03.2021
Crosby Garrett Helmet The Crosby Garrett Helmet is a remarkable archaeological discovery—a copper alloy Roman cavalry helmet dating from the late 2nd or early 3rd century AD. It was found by an unnamed metal detectorist near Crosby Garrett in Cumbria, England, in May 2010. This helmet is a testament...
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08.03.2021
Collette Hoard The discovery of the first Bronze Age razor in Northumberland has provided intriguing insights into the grooming habits of men who lived in the area between 1,000 and 800 B.C. This unique find suggests that at least some local men from that era practiced shaving, as experts from...
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