Published by Andover Advertiser, written by Dick Bellringer, Friday 16th September 2011.
“A CHARITY metal detecting event went with a bang – literally – after a live and unstable Second World War grenade was uncovered.” – Taken from article
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Published by Andover Advertiser, written by Dick Bellringer, Friday 16th September 2011.
“A CHARITY metal detecting event went with a bang – literally – after a live and unstable Second World War grenade was uncovered.” – Taken from article
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Both these web pages pay thanks to the many volunteers that helped the cathedral during the Staffordshire Hoard visit.
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Published by Lichfield Live.co.uk, written by Ross, 26th September 2011.
“Volunteers have been thanked for playing their part in making the Staffordshire Hoard’s visit to Lichfield a success.” – Taken from Article
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Published by this is surrey today.co.uk, Wednesday, 28th September 2011.
“The latest exhibit to be added is a Roman silver coin struck during the reign of the emperor Philippus – known as Philip the Arab – which was found between Westcott and Dorking last week by a member of a metal detecting club.” – Taken from article.
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Published by getsurrey.co.uk, written by Guy Martin, Thursday September 29th, 2011.
“A RARE Roman coin found near Dorking is believed to be the first found nationwide in a British Museum project.
Its discovery, to the west of the town, earlier in September was reported to David Williams, Surrey finds liaison officer for the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme.” – Taken from article
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Published by this is Tamworth.co.uk, Monday, 26th September 2011.
“After three weeks and more than 13,000 visitors, the exhibition has closed its doors. The gold will now travel to Americafor display until next year.” – Taken from the Article
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Published by BBC Stoke & Staffordshire, 22nd September 2011.
“The bronze object, which bears the image of the Virgin and Child, was found in Cobham by a metal detector enthusiast.” – Taken from Article
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Published by BBC Humberside, 24th September 2011.
“More than 400 treasure hunters have descended on an East Yorkshirevillage for a weekend metal detecting festival.” – Taken from Article
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Published by Staffordshire Newsletter, 22nd September 2011
“The four coins were discovered in July last year by four people using metal detectors and are thought to belong to the same hoard.” – Taken from Article
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Published by Staffordshire Newsletter, 22nd September 2011
“The four coins were discovered in July last year by four people using metal detectors and are thought to belong to the same hoard.” – Taken from Article
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A hoard of four gold doblas of Peter or Pedro I, King of Castile who reigned 1350-69, was found by a metal detectorist in 2007. As the second such find in the locality, indeed no other gold from Castile or any of the Spanish kingdoms is known for this period in Britain, it is highly likely to be part of the hoard found in 2005. The first hoard was purchased by the British Museum and the subsequent find was purchased by Shropshire Museum Service with the support of the Art Fund Grant.
As gold coins of the 14th century are not frequent finds, one explanation is: the sons of King Edward III were heavily involved in Castilian politics and his eldest son, known as the Black Prince, led an army which restored Pedro I to power inCastilein 1367. The coins found at Myddle could well have been the possession of a follower of the Black Prince who returned from the successful 1367 campaign.
The following images are taken from two websites reporting on the Myddle Coin Hoard.
The first, BBC: A history of the World, recounts where the Coins are from.
The Second, Art Fund, reports how much money the Art Fund Grant gave towards the purchase of the hoard and talks about the history of the coins.
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