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And people wonder why archaeologists don't like metal detectorists...
And people wonder why archaeologists don't like metal detectorists...
In just two days, our investigators bought a silver brooch, thought to be more than 1,500 years old, and a silver bead dating from the 17th century, both of which the British Museum suspects have been illegally dug up. We were also offered a silver cufflink made to commemorate the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza in 1662.
All three pieces were sold at a fraction of their true value by sellers using eBay identity codes that concealed their names. It is thought that the items were so cheap because the sellers were digging without permission and wanted to be rid of less significant finds.