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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bronwen Weatherby

Detectorist friends find hoard of 161 Roman coins beneath their campsite

Three metal detectorist friends have discovered a Roman hoard worth tens of thousands of pounds while spending the weekend camping in Wiltshire.

The group were staying in a field near the ancient village of Pewsey when they found the treasure trove just six paces from where they had pitched their tent.

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