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UK metal detector enthusiast finds ancient Roman bronze artefacts

A lucky UK metal detector enthusiast's breathtaking find is a first in British history, according to archaeologists.

UK metal detector enthusiast finds ancient Roman bronze artefacts

Wed, 27 Sep, 2017 - 17:09

A lucky UK metal detector enthusiast's breathtaking find is a first in British history, according to archaeologists.

A hoard of ancient Roman bronze artefacts includes a sculpture of a "licking" dog never found before in Britain.

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