"It was a record-breaking year for archaeological and treasure finds in Britain, with the highest number recorded in a single year thanks in large part to metal detectorists. Figures released by the British Museum on Tuesday showed finds reported by the public accounted for 94% of the total, marking a significant increase over the past three years. Metal detecting has surged in popularity, and the museum said the finds demonstrated the contribution made by members of the public to documenting and preserving the nation's history."
"but this find contained only coins from Harold II's short reign. A group of early medieval objects found in Wiltshire. Photograph: British Museum/PA The museum said one possibility is that the hoard was deposited late in Harold's rule, buried around the time of the Norwegian invasion of England in September 1066 by King Harald Hardrada. Harald is known to have briefly captured York after a battle at Fulford, only a short distance from where the hoard was found."
Britain recorded a record number of archaeological and treasure discoveries in 2024, with finds reported by the public accounting for 94% of the total. Metal detecting surged in popularity and contributed a substantial share of the reported finds. Highlighted discoveries included a hoard of 179 silver pennies probably buried on the eve of battle in 1066 and containing only coins from Harold II's short reign. One possibility is that the hoard was deposited around the Norwegian invasion of September 1066. Other notable finds included a complete copper-alloy Roman vehicle fitting dated AD43–AD200 and early medieval precious metal objects unearthed in Wiltshire plough soil.
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