Medieval History
The four-year-old unearthed a 16th century gold reliquary pendant which was used to hold religious relics. It has now been declared treasure trove by the coroner after an inquest and the British Museum could buy it. The proceeds are likely to be split between four-year-old James and the landowner.
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- Treasure Discoveries: Inquest Completes On Medieval Brooch
A medieval brooch discovered on farmland has been declared as treasure. West Dorset coroner Michael Johnston opened a treasure inquest into the finding of the silver brooch at Dorset County Hall in Dorchester. The inquest heard how David Cobb of Bournemouth...
- Shropshire Medieval Coin Finds Declared Treasure Trove
Three hoards of medieval coins found in Shropshire have been declared as treasure by a coroner. The coins ? dating from the 13th to 17th centuries ? were discovered in Baschurch and near Oswestry. Mr John Ellery, coroner for north and mid Shropshire,...
- Medieval Crucifix May End Up In Dorset Museum
A medieval crucifix that was discovered by a treasure hunter may find a permanent home in Dorset. At an inquest at County Hall in Dorchester, West Dorset coroner Michael Johnston said the artefact was found by John Sharp in a ploughed field at farmland...
- Viking Gold Ring Found In Yorkshire Farm Field
A gold ring once worn by a Viking was unearthed by a metal detector in a farmer's field in Yorkshire, a treasure trove inquest in Wakefield heard yesterday. Dating back around 1,000 years, the large gold ring was found last April on pasture land in...
- Treasure Hunter Finds Ancient Coins
A hoard of medieval silver coins has been found buried in ground at Wellow, it was revealed this week. The 16 silver pennies were found by an amateur treasure- hunter, using a metal detector, and are being examined by experts at the British Museum. ...
Medieval History
Four-year-old boy unearths medieval treasure
The four-year-old unearthed a 16th century gold reliquary pendant which was used to hold religious relics. It has now been declared treasure trove by the coroner after an inquest and the British Museum could buy it. The proceeds are likely to be split between four-year-old James and the landowner.
Click here to read this article from Metro.co.uk
- Treasure Discoveries: Inquest Completes On Medieval Brooch
A medieval brooch discovered on farmland has been declared as treasure. West Dorset coroner Michael Johnston opened a treasure inquest into the finding of the silver brooch at Dorset County Hall in Dorchester. The inquest heard how David Cobb of Bournemouth...
- Shropshire Medieval Coin Finds Declared Treasure Trove
Three hoards of medieval coins found in Shropshire have been declared as treasure by a coroner. The coins ? dating from the 13th to 17th centuries ? were discovered in Baschurch and near Oswestry. Mr John Ellery, coroner for north and mid Shropshire,...
- Medieval Crucifix May End Up In Dorset Museum
A medieval crucifix that was discovered by a treasure hunter may find a permanent home in Dorset. At an inquest at County Hall in Dorchester, West Dorset coroner Michael Johnston said the artefact was found by John Sharp in a ploughed field at farmland...
- Viking Gold Ring Found In Yorkshire Farm Field
A gold ring once worn by a Viking was unearthed by a metal detector in a farmer's field in Yorkshire, a treasure trove inquest in Wakefield heard yesterday. Dating back around 1,000 years, the large gold ring was found last April on pasture land in...
- Treasure Hunter Finds Ancient Coins
A hoard of medieval silver coins has been found buried in ground at Wellow, it was revealed this week. The 16 silver pennies were found by an amateur treasure- hunter, using a metal detector, and are being examined by experts at the British Museum. ...