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Detectorist Finds His Second Bronze Age Hoard in Two Years
The hoard includes two bronze axe-heads, clay moulds and a copper ingot that researchers say is the first of its kind found in Scotland.
- Metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien discovered the Blyth Hoard in 2022, located seven miles from the Peebles Hoard he unearthed in 2020 in the Scottish Borders.
- Dubbed the Blyth Hoard, this 3,000-year-old collection dates from the Late Bronze Age and includes two bronze axe-heads and a complete copper ingot.
- The recovered clay moulds suggest the site may have manufactured fittings for the Peebles Hoard, while the copper ingot represents the first of its kind found in Scotland.
- After being reported to the Treasure Trove Unit, the artifacts were transported to the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh for conservation and analysis.
- Dr. Matthew Knight, curator of prehistory at National Museums Scotland, described the find as "really incredible," noting researchers hope further analysis will reveal details about the people behind both hoards.
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The Independent (US)I'm a metal detectorist. Here's how I found two Bronze Age hoards in two years
The bronze and copper treasures date back about 3,000 years
·London, United Kingdom
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A detector discovered in Scotland a Bronze Age treasure, about 3,000 years old, just 11 kilometers from another treasure found by it. Among the artifacts is a rare copper linguette.
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