42 treasure discoveries reported in Somerset last year
WEBDec 9, 2021 · DOZENS of treasure finds were made by metal detectorists and fortune hunters in Somerset last year. In total, 42 discoveries were made in the county, according to data from the British Museum...
Rise in treasure finds in Somerset last year
WEBThe finalised figures for 2021 show there were 1,072 finds recorded. Of these, 96% of treasure finds were discovered by metal detecting, 3% were archaeological finds and 1% were chance finds or were found via mudlarking.
Somerset detectorist finds rare early-medieval brooch - BBC
WEBSep 14, 2021 · A metal detectorist who found a rare early-medieval silver brooch has said it was his most "incredible" find ever. The Trewhiddle-style brooch found on farmland at Cheddar in Somerset features...
Metal detectorists discover huge treasure hoard in Somerset
WEBAug 28, 2019 · A group of metal detectorists have discovered a huge hoard of treasure in Somerset. Seven treasure hunters found a total of 2,528 coins dispersed in soil over small area near the Chew Valley....
Somerset one of the best county's for finding treasure
WEBAug 16, 2020 · New research shows that Somerset is the tenth best county in the UK to find tresure with 1,209 discoveries being recorded in the last 12 months.
Roman coins and lead grave found in Somerset field - BBC News
WEBDec 21, 2017 · A Roman grave containing a lead coffin and more than 250 coins has been discovered in a field. The artefacts were found near Ilminster, Somerset, by a member of the Detecting for Veterans group...
Somerset man discovers largest gold nugget ever found in UK
WEBMar 20, 2024 · A lucky treasure hunter from Somerset has stumbled upon the largest gold nugget ever found in the UK, and it is worth £30,000. Richard Brock, 67 was hunting in the Shropshire Hills armed with...
Rare medieval Cheddar Brooch at Museum of Somerset
WEBOct 3, 2023 · A "fascinating" rare early Medieval brooch that lay hidden for centuries is going on display in a museum. The Cheddar Brooch, made from silver and copper alloy, is more than 1,000 years old and...
Fewer treasure discoveries in Somerset last year
WEBDetectorists in Somerset came up short handed last year with less treasure discoveries recorded, new figures show The Institute of Detectorists said many people picked up the hobby during the pandemic, likely leading to the surge in treasure finds in …
Clicket Exmoor: The abandoned Somerset village you can visit - BBC
WEBJan 28, 2024 · Hidden at the bottom of a steep-sided valley on Exmoor are the remains of something akin to Somerset's very own lost city. Mother Nature has stripped back the trees and bushes to reveal the...