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Book on the Frome Hoard to be Released on October 11
The British Museum is releasing a book on the Frome Hoard! Found in April 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp, the Frome Hoard consisted of a very large roman pot filled to the brim with 52,503 Roman coins. The coins … Continue reading
Posted in Books About Metal Detecting, Metal Detecting, Metal Detecting Finds, Metal Detecting Hoard Finds, Roman Coins
Tagged book, british, Carausius, Coins, crisp, dave, detecting, detector, finds, Frome, Frome Hoard, hoard, museum, new, press, Roman
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Lecture on the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet at Kendal Museum
The Westmorland Gazzette reports that there will be a lecture on the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet held at Kendal Museum on October 1st at 19:30. To book a seat call the Kendal Museum on 01539 815597 or email info@kendal.ac.uk. You … Continue reading
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Tagged Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, detecting, detector, finds, kendal, lecture, metal, museum, Roman
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The Westmorland Gazette Reports on Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet Appeal
The Westmorland Gazette has posted a story on the fundraising effort to keep the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet in Cumbria. The Westmorland Gazette reports that, so far, the public have donated £25,000 towards the appeal fund and that staff at … Continue reading
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Tagged Appeal, Crosby, Garrett, Helmet, House, museum, Roman, Tullie, Westmorland Gazette
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The Crosby Garrett Helmet – Best Detecting Find Ever (Maybe)
Take a look at the latest Christie’s catalogue, the Roman Cavalryman’s helmet pictured on the cover was found by a metal detectorist in Crosby Garrett, Cumbria in May 2010 and was recorded by the Finds Liaison Officer at Tullie House … Continue reading
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Tagged cavalry, Crosby, Crosby Garrett Helmet, detecting, detector, finds, Garrett, Helmet, House, metal, museum, Roman, Tullie
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British Museum evacuated after ‘gas’ incident
The BBC is reporting that the British Museum has had to be evacuated after a “gas incident”. “We think it is something that got into the air conditioning system.” said a police spokesman. A terrorist attack against the British Museum? … Continue reading
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