A Bronze Age hoard of tools, dating between 1650 and 900 B.C., was discovered in Urchfont, Wiltshire. It includes rare artifacts such as a tanged chisel, an anvil, and several fragments of copper alloy vessels. Initially found by a metal detectorist, the hoard’s excavation involved lifting a soil block for detailed analysis at the British Museum. The presence of a pouring basin and other metalworking materials suggests the owner was a goldsmith, specializing in fine metalwork. The Wiltshire Museum aims to acquire this significant historical find.
A rare hoard of Bronze Age copper alloy tools, including an anvil, was found in Wiltshire, indicating the work of a skilled metal craftsman.
The find, discovered by a detectorist, includes various tools, and artifacts suggesting the owner was likely a goldsmith, rather than a blacksmith.
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