Where in the UK is the greatest amount of hidden treasure?

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"Treasure finds in England have hit a record high with 1,540 items recorded in 2024 - yet it is one particular area that holds the crown for the highest number of precious items uncovered. For keen metal detectorists, the east of England has proven once again to be a treasure trove of Iron Age jewellery, medieval coins and Viking silver. Last year, there were 388 treasure finds in the region, with the county of Norfolk recording 138 finds."

"From July 2023, the definition of treasure was changed to include any metal object or coin that is more than 200 years old and deemed by a coroner to be of outstanding historical, archaeological or cultural significance, regardless of what type of metal they are made from. Since these changes, two finds have fallen within this new category - a 9th-century penny of Aethelstan II found in February 2024,"

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while maintaining free access without paywalls. The outlet cites investigations into Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and a documentary, 'The A Word', about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organization emphasizes sending journalists to speak to both sides of stories and highlights trust across the political spectrum. Treasure finds in England reached a record 1,540 items in 2024, with the east of England and Norfolk yielding the most discoveries. A July 2023 change broadened the legal definition of treasure, producing notable finds including a 9th-century penny of Aethelstan II and a Roman copper-alloy lamp shaped like a sandalled foot.

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