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Two metal detectorists found three Bronze Age gold torcs near Carlisle
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Key Points:
- Two metal detectorists, Alan Daniels and Andy Crammond, discovered three Bronze Age gold bracelets near Carlisle, England, dating back to around 1100 B.C., valued at approximately $400,000.
- The bracelets, also called torcs, are in remarkable condition, weighing a combined 18.27 ounces, and were found just inches below freshly plowed soil.
- This is the first valuable find for the detectorists, who had previously experienced mostly disappointing outings; the discovery is described as a "dream" come true.
- The British Museum is currently assessing the torcs, and a coroner will decide if they legally qualify as treasure under British law, which could lead to a museum purchase or auction sale.
- Metal detecting has recently yielded other significant ancient finds worldwide, including a 2,700-year-old bronze sword in Poland and a rare coin in Australia.
