A pair of rare artefacts dating back around 3,400 years have now been declared treasures by antiquity experts.
The two bronze mould valves were discovered by George Borrill, a metal detectorist, in North Wales and are believed to have been used during the Bronze Age. Mr Borrill, from Llandudno Junction, discovered the rare artefacts while metal-detecting on rough pastureland in Conwy on August 12, 2017.
Before Mr Borrill's discovery, only 17 similar moulds had previously been identified throughout the whole of the UK. Upon discovering the items, Mr Borril reported his findings to Dr Susie White, Finds Officers for the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales, with curatorial staff at Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales declaring it a treasure.
