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Two metal detectorists charged with theft after discovering 1,000 Iron Age gold coins in Essex

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Two metal detectorists in their 60s are charged with theft after discovering 1,000 Iron Age gold coins worth ‘more than million pounds’ in Essex Couple in their 60s charged after discovery of 1,000 Iron Age gold coins in Essex Shane Wood and Kim Holman are accused of failing to declare the treasure haul Wood, from … Read more

Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage

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Now Roman coins really ARE a national treasure! Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage Ministers said items of value found by bounty hunters will belong to the nation    The change was prompted after a rise in the popularity of metal detecting     The artifacts can go on display … Read more