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After researching the Galloway Hoard last week, which was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2014, I found myself wondering what other treasures have been found this way. So this week I present to you 6 priceless historical treasures that were unearthed by amateur metal detector enthusiasts almost exclusively in the UK. We'll also discuss why that is... the UK thing!

Sources:

• British Museum “Buried treasure: top 10 finds” 
• United States Gold Bureau “10 Most Valuable Treasures Ever Found”
• Wikipedia “Grouville Hoard”
• The Guardian “Mystery of Jersey’s huge iron age hoard may have been solved”

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