More treasure was discovered in Norfolk in 2022 than any other county, according to new figures.
Metal detectorists reported 95 finds in the county compared with 83 in Hampshire and 81 in Kent.
The British Museum, which runs the Portable Antiquity Scheme (PAS), said 2022 was a "record-breaking" year for reported finds.
Museum interim director Mark Jones thanked "the metal-detecting community" who recorded finds voluntarily.
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Metal detectorists reported 95 finds in the county compared with 83 in Hampshire and 81 in Kent.
The British Museum, which runs the Portable Antiquity Scheme (PAS), said 2022 was a "record-breaking" year for reported finds.
Museum interim director Mark Jones thanked "the metal-detecting community" who recorded finds voluntarily.
#Uknews #BBC #britishmuseum #latestnews Norfolk
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Norfolk is treasure capital for detectorists, says museum - BBC News
Detectorists report 95 treasure finds in Norfolk, although the most items are found in Lincolnshire.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-68070163
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