The pandemic stay-at-home orders have led to a boost in finds from home gardens, including some very special and intriguing discoveries, like a Roman furniture fitting dating from nearly 2,000 years ago.
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— David (@davidsheldon95) December 14, 2020IN addition, a “miraculous” haul of gold coins dating from the late 15th century was discovered by a family digging in their garden. The highlight of the hoard was a collection of four coins bearing the initials of the wives of Henry VIII—Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, according to the British Museum. The 63 gold coins were found in the New Forest area of Hampshire, England, by a family who wanted to remain anonymous.
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— Joni Bauer (@jjbauerx3) December 14, 2020
Locked-down Britons unearthed back-garden treasures Coronavirus lockdown measures led to a spike in back-garden archaeological discoveries, including 15th century gold coins, the British Museum revealed.
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