The British Museum's PAS Annual Report 2023 reveals a record of 74,506 archaeological finds in the UK, significantly up from 53,490 in 2022. The majority, about 95%, resulted from metal detectorists mainly in agricultural areas. Among significant discoveries were a rare early medieval silver penny from Viking ruler Guthrum and a gold garnet grave assemblage from the 7th century in Lincolnshire. These findings underscore the importance of responsible metal detecting and the contributions of volunteers to Britain’s archaeological heritage, as acknowledged by Dr. Nicholas Cullinan of the British Museum.
This success is a testament to the hundreds of metal detectorists who contribute their time to making these valuable discoveries - and then report their finds to us.
The early medieval silver penny discovered illustrates the first silver currency minted by a Viking ruler in Britain, providing vital historical insight into the era.
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