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British Museum reports record-breaking year for finding treasure in the UK

UK metal detectorists recorded a record 79,616 archaeological finds in 2024, including 1,540 treasures such as a 179-coin hoard and a Roman vehicle fitting.

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Hoard of coins buried on eve of the Battle of Hastings revealed in record-breaking treasure report

A 1066 hoard of 179 Harold II silver pennies was likely buried during the build-up to Hastings, illustrating late Anglo-Saxon turmoil and record PAS discoveries.

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British Museum reports record-breaking year for finding treasure in the UK

Hoard of coins buried on eve of the Battle of Hastings revealed in record-breaking treasure report

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