WAYNE Elson started off his metal detecting hobby with a huge bang after discovering an unexploded bomb.
The 49-year-old, of Hambledon Road, in Waterlooville, found the German Second World War incendiary just a week after buying his £180 metal detector kit.
He was scouring the woods a mile away from his home when he found the bomb, with jutting six inches out of the ground on Friday.
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Tim “Ringmaster” Saylor and George “KG” Wyant, stars of the hit TV series “Diggers” answer Garrett’s Steve Moore’s questions on:
More about the “Diggers” show available at Nat Geo Diggers page
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/diggers/
To learn more about the Tim “Ringmaster” Saylor and George “KG” Wyant, visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anaconda-Treasurecom-Team-ATC
the following finds days are now booked for Lincolnshire Finds Days July-Dec 2013.
Time: 10.00-3.30.
Tuesday 30th July, Stamford Library
Friday 16th August, Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre
Thursday 12th September, Horncastle Library
Tuesday 29th October, Stamford Library
Friday 1st November, Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre
Thursday 12th December, Horncastle Library
Adam Daubney (Lincs FLO)
Mildenhall: Coin pendant found by metal detector on Suffolk farm is declared as ‘treasure’ by Suffolk coroner Dr Peter as it contained silver and gold.
The coin, discovered by Paul Flack with a metal detector on Suffolk farm in Mildenhall area in February 2013
The coin, dating from 660 to 680
The Anglo-Saxon coin is pierced and may have been used as a pendant by high status members of the community in East Anglia. The discovery suggests the “trappings of an organised society” dating back nearly 1,400 years, an expert has said.
The coin appears to be copying Roman and Byzantine coins, said Faye Minter who records finds.
“The coin has been pierced and the remains of a separately cast cylindrical silver rivet are present towards one side of the flan, indicative of modification for usage as something other than a coin”
“Coins of this period were commonly either looped or pierced for suspension and worn as pendants, and it is likely that the purpose of the rivet was to secure a suspension loop.”
“And therefore that they had aspirations to be part of an imperial line or to claim affiliation with previous leaders of the Roman Empire – presumably to legitimise their rule or authority within their own Anglo-Saxon societies”
“High status rich Anglo Saxons did tend to convert certain coinage into jewellery. This example has been modified, possibly to be a necklace and would have been worn and displayed as a status symbol by the owner.”
Paul Flack , the owner of the coin must now offer the item for sale to a museum at a price set by experts.
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Nigel was approached for ideas to include in a local fun charity day.
This method is quick & easy to arrange as we’ve done them before. A simple area marked out with posts & tape add a couple of bales of best English straw spread around the enclosure, add a liberal sprinkling of chocolate gold coins and then let the kids find them, no digging required.
The upshot was a great day out in the very welcome sunshine with loads of kids & a few adults (just helping honest guv) great fun, loads of interest, even a couple of detectorists came over to see what was happening.
Four things we learnt from this:
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School children in Melrose have been learning about the Roman coin hoard found at the Synton Hill
They have created their own coins from different materials, which are being displayed at at Trimontium Museum in the Corn Exchange Melrose alongside the coins themselves.
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The Synton Hill coins hoard was put on display at at Trimontium Museum in the Corn Exchange, Melrose on Friday 28 June 2013 and it will be available for the public to view until the end of October.
The hoard, discovered on Synton Hill near Ashkirk in 2011, consists of 228 Roman Coins worth £10,000
The coins, dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD, and depicting Roman Emperors from Vespasian to Commodus, as well as their wives and children, were found by Hawick metal detectorist Jim Middleton.
Jim Middleton said:
“At first glance they looked nothing special – encrusted with dirt, some stuck together and all the coins discoloured and green with oxidation. However, I thought they might include something interesting, so I gathered them all up for safekeeping in a takeaway tub while I sought further advice. They turned out to be extremely important and the rest, as they say, is history!”
The artefacts were awarded to the Trimontium Trust and Scottish Borders Council (SBC) by The Treasure Trove panel.
Trimontium Trust and Scottish Borders Council raised £11,000 to clean and display the coins in the Borders
Councillor Vicky Davidson, executive member for culture, sport, youth and communities said:
“The coins offer a fascinating insight into coinage produced under 11 of Rome’s emperors. It is very fitting that the Roman silver coin hoard is placed on display in 2013, as this year marks TrimontiumMuseum’s silver jubilee. I would encourage everyone to go along and see this silver hoard as a unique part of the Borders’ history and heritage.”
Fiona Colton of SBC Museums Service devised a clock-shaped display ‘tray’ with its fortteen compartments separating each Emperor’s coins.
Mr Donald Gordon, honorary secretary of the Trust said:
“This is a feather in our cap, so we’re really pleased, The gods are on our side.”
Jim Torrance, Councillor who represents the council on Trimontium Museum Trust’s board, said:
“I have followed the progress of acquiring and conserving the coins with great interest and I’m delighted to support the vital partnership between SBC’s museums service and TrimontiumMuseum to secure this important permanent addition to Roman collections in the Borders.”