Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman took up metal detecting after workers found a medieval jug at his Suffolk home; his searches later uncovered more than 200 Roman coins and a previously unknown farmstead

Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman took up metal detecting after workers found a medieval jug at his Suffolk home; his searches later uncovered more than 200 Roman coins and a previously unknown farmstead

Bill Wyman, the former bassist of the Rolling Stones, unearthed a medieval jug on his estate while metal detecting. His efforts yielded an impressive collection of over 200 Roman coins and the uncovering of a previously undiscovered Roman farmstead. Collaborating with heritage authorities, Wyman meticulously documented his finds, enhancing Suffolk's historic environment record and shedding light on Roman Britain's heritage.

Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman took up metal detecting after workers found a medieval jug at his Suffolk home; his searches later uncovered more than 200 Roman coins and a previously unknown farmstead - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

Bill Wyman, best known as the original bassist of the Rolling Stones, turned an accidental discovery on his Suffolk property into a serious pursuit of archaeology. After workers digging at his country home unearthed a medieval jug, he took up metal detecting to explore the land further. Over time, his searches revealed more than 200 ...