A Metal Detector Led This Hobbyist To Uncover Something He Never Anticipated

Under Investigation

The many artifacts are currently under investigation by a man named Adam Gwilt, who acts as the principal curator of prehistoric archaeology at the National Museum of Wales. He says that these objects were "witness to some great historical events of the time, as Iron Age people defended their ways of life and identity from the expansion of the Roman Empire." They still need funding but remain hopeful...

Mike's Greatest Find

To this day, he can't wrap his head around it all. He received about six or seven figures for the find. "It's the biggest ever metal detecting finds, as in there’s never been a chariot ever discovered by a metal detectorist," said the enthusiastic explorer, "There have been hoards found, but never anything like this." Hopefully, Mike goes on to find many more exciting things below the surface!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.