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England's oldest scientific instrument and the device that changed the world

A remarkable artefact that may be considered the oldest scientific instrument found in England was sold at a recent auction. The 712-year-old copper quadrant, a medieval instrument for telling time, altitude and also used as a calendar, was auctioned for an impressive 3.6 million crowns. Along with it, an instrument that literally changed the world of science and medicine was sold for nearly 4 million...

Amazing pectoral and necklace in a seventh-century female tomb

A year of research into soil blocks from an early medieval grave discovered near the village of Harpole in Northamptonshire has yielded valuable new information and findings. Among them, a recently cleaned 1,300-year-old unique necklace with 30of gold, glass and gems, or a large silver breastplate with gold and garnet elements...

A detectorist has discovered a totally unique medieval seal

A medieval seal die with several unique and previously unknown elements has been discovered in a field near Horsham St Faith, north of Norwich in south-east England, using a metal detector. The massive silver and gilt seal dates from the late 13th or early 14th century. It opens a window into the past, when everyday life was linked to religious practices and personal spirituality.

The mystery of Egyptian treasures on the grounds of a Scottish school

In 1952, a student at the private Dalhousie School at Melville House was punished with menial garden work. While hoeing a flower bed, he came across what looked like a potato. But instead of a tasty eggplant-like tuber, he discovered a 4,000-year-old Egyptian masterpiece. It was the first artifact of 18 others discovered by various schoolchildren over the next 30 years.

Beginner detectorists discover two Roman treasures

Friends David Moss and Tom Taylor were searching with their detectors in a field near Caerhun when they came across a jar full of Roman silver and copper coins. A little later they found more denarii scattered loosely in the topsoil nearby. Both sets were handed over to the PAS liaison officer and now their finds have been declared treasure by the coroner.

A breathtaking Anglo-Saxon brooch from the early formation of England

In October 2020, a unique early medieval brooch from the time of King Alfred the Great was discovered in a field near Cheddar using a metal detector. It is the first brooch of its kind to be discovered in south-west England. It has now been restored and put on free public display near the site of its discovery.

Detectorist finds two 1,800-year-old Roman cavalry swords

Glenn Manning discovered two Roman Spatha swords using a metal detector. They were in use in Britain from about the middle of the 2nd to the end of the 3rd century. The swords and their accessories were stored in their wooden scabbards, a small part of which survives. Experts are talking about an unprecedented find...

A gold necklace discovered in a field

A prospector with a metal detector discovered part of a gold necklace near Mistley (a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of north-east Essex). According to experts, it is around 3,000 years old and is very rare. The jewel has been declared a treasure.

Detective finds gold ring; could belong to Sheriff of Nottingham

Andy Taylor of Lincoln found the 460-year-old ring three years ago during a club event in a field at Rushcliff, about 40 miles from Sherwood Forest. In the 16th century, rings like this were a popular symbol, used to convey secret messages and declarations of love between the giver and the recipient. Given the circumstances of the find, some experts believe it may have been part of the hoard of the Sheriff of Nottingham or a member of his family.

Small pits, big ideas: they opened their backyards to archaeologists, became full members of a big research

Archaeologists in Worcestershire have invited the public to explore their gardens with experts to uncover the history of their own backyards. The result was nearly 20,000 artefacts found, 400 people involved, 96 yards explored, lots of answers, even more questions and ultimately a national competition win.

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