A metal detectorist who unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old brooch said he initially thought it was only “a kid’s toy”.
Martin Turner made the discovery in fields near his home near Dorchester, Dorset, and said after he washed it he noticed it had “bronze disease” and thought it must be old.
He sent it to his local finds liaison officer, who confirmed its age and would now like to document it.
If it does not get claimed then it will be given back to Mr Turner, who said he might donate it to a local museum.
This is pure contribution to the society isn’t it?
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