Five years ago, a metal detectorist scanning a field in northern England hit on some ancient-looking metal, and he alerted archaeologists. Researchers from Durham University excavated some 800 iron ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Excavation of the Melsonby Hoard in Yorkshire, England, April 1, 2026. (photo credit: DURHAM UNIVERSITY) The collection's careful ...
In 2021, a man named Peter Heads made a fascinating discovery while using his metal detector in Melsonby, North Yorkshire in the UK. The find prompted him to contact Tom Moore at the Department of ...
A collection of more than 800 Iron Age artefacts found in a North Yorkshire field will go on public display for the first time. The Melsonby Hoard is believed to be one of the UK's largest finds from ...
Towards the end of 2021, metal detectorist Peter Head was exploring a field in Melsonby, near Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire. A few strong beeps caught his attention and after he contacted ...
A cauldron, chariot parts, ornate jewelry: Precious objects found in the Melsonby Hoard are shedding new light into the rituals of Iron Age Britain. A copper alloy harness fitting with blue glass ...
Five years ago, a metal detectorist scanning a field in northern England hit on some ancient-looking metal, and he alerted archaeologists. Researchers from Durham University excavated some 800 iron ...