Plenty of archaeology news to get your teeth stuck into, from Romans and Saxons to the medieval period. Across Europe, detectorists and dig teams are uncovering coin hoards, pottery, jewellery, and tools that reveal everyday life and wealth from centuries past.

FISHING FOR TREASURE

An angler in Stockholm County, Sweden, was digging for worms near his summer cottage when he uncovered a copper cauldron filled with medieval treasure.

Inside were silver coins, rings, pendants and beads, some dating back to the late 12th century, including coins marked “KANUTUS” for King Knut Eriksson. Weighing around six kilograms, it could hold up to 20,000 coins.

The find is among Sweden’s largest and best‑preserved medieval hoards. By law, such treasures must be reported to the state, which may compensate the finder.

GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW

In other news man in north Wales has uncovered what could be one of the largest Roman coin hoards ever found in the country.

David Moss discovered two clay pots while metal detecting with a friend, containing an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 coins.

A seasoned detectorist, David had previously found around 2,700 Roman coins, but this haul dwarfs all his earlier finds.

“A rainbow appeared minutes before the signal was found,” he told the BBC, recalling the unforgettable moment.

Romans in High Rochester

For the fifth year running, excavations at Bremenium Fort in High Rochester, Northumberland, have set a new record for discoveries. This year volunteers and 24 Newcastle University archaeology students uncovered Roman pottery, military items, jewellery, a bronze lamp, and two finely crafted intaglios, likely from signet rings.

The site’s director, Richard Carlton, described the intaglios as being of exceptional quality.

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