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The Guardian view on metal detecting: hobbyists as well as experts can play a part in unearthing the past

Editorial: Detectorists and archaeologists sometimes clash, but the recent find of two Roman swords was the thrilling result of collaboration

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025

Iron Age Roman settlement uncovered after rare sword find

The excavation near a Cotswolds village has revealed what could be evidence of a Roman villa

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

How a detectorist’s unearthed Roman swords helped find Iron Age settlement

Two Roman cavalry swords found by a metal detectorist led to the discovery of a large settlement

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025