He found a $5 million treasure in the grass… #shorts
He found a $5 million treasure in the grass… #shorts
In 1992, a retired man named Eric Lawes stumbled upon a treasure while searching for his friend’s lost hammer in Hoxne village, Suffolk. Lawes discovered a strong signal with his metal detector and began digging, uncovering silver spoons and gold coins. Realizing the significance of his find, he alerted the authorities and the local archaeological society. The following day, archaeologists carefully excavated the site, unearthing an astonishing 60 pounds of gold and silver objects, including 15,234 Roman coins and various gold items. The treasure, known as the Hoxne hoard, is considered the largest and most recent hoard ever found in Britain.
In total, Whatling and Lawes received 1.8 million £, (which in today’s money corresponds to approximately 4.7 million $) as a reward from the British government and split it with the farmer on whose land the hoard was discovered. The unique excavation method used by archaeologists, instead of the hoard being accidentally found by farmers plowing their fields, made it invaluable. Over the past 25 years, researchers have used the Hoxne hoard to gain insights into Britain’s turbulent period of separation from the Roman Empire in 410 A.D. The coins in the hoard, most of which were clipped, were likely in circulation for decades after the Roman Empire’s influence waned in Britain. The treasure also contains jewelry, silver spoons, and other objects that offer glimpses into the lives of wealthy families during that time.
The Hoxne hoard presents a captivating narrative, marking the end of the Roman Empire and the early days of a new empire. Despite many unanswered questions surrounding its origins and burial date, the hoard serves as a fascinating historical artifact. It not only enriches the field of archaeology but also offers a happy ending to a tale of unexpected discovery and hidden treasure.
Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/search-lost-hammer-led-largest-cache-roman-treasure-ever-found-britain-180967263/
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yah,"if you lost your hammer,then stunningly you became a Beckham in one day." Only, a ‘Midas’ touch need for that.❤❤❤😂😂😂
Why would you get the Government involved ??
"Under Crown Law"
(If they find out!)
I lost my senior ring in a field. Rented a detector for 8 bucks and found in in 3 minutes. Owned one ever since. I have 2. Rules for this. Never video it and never tell anyone. And never answer any questions as to it. Not against the law to not answer questions. Stop what your doing and walk them to "your" property line. If they refuse they are trespassing. Press charges to impress upon how serious you are.
I would not have told anyone 🙏✨️🇺🇸
The State always want thier cut 🤑
WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY! NEVER IN A MILLION KABILLION YEARS WOULD I EVER TRIP AND FALL OVER SOMETHING LIKE THIS😂😂😮😮
Calling the cops on yourself is about as smart as quitting your day job too be a metal detectorist
Yeah a billion worth of items for 4.7 mil half
This is cap just pictures
1 of those coins can change my life forever, while in the meantime they alerted authorities to hand over 569 gold coins,14 thousand silver coins, this only serves as the law isn’t your friend,they was paid money from only one coin,while the authorities kept the rest
The Crown dosnt give a shit about you ! Only your Treasure……😮
Secrets….. DUH!!!!
Screw the government! They make the laws and take from the average person. Even in England, it belongs to the property owner.
I’d never tell a soul
Legend has it they also split the hammer evenly.
😊
I damn sure wouldn’t tell the authorities about anything, they stole it from him.
Why would you tell any one🤔
Ou thx for finding it foolish citizens 😂
But what about the hammer? They always leave you hanging, huh? This is Mrs. Ace X, in Florida.
And…. What happened to the hammer? 😮😅
If you found it in England it belongs to the crown they’ll take
Did he find his hammer though?
Did they ever find that hammer?
The British treasure scheme precludes harboring treasure. They pay a very fair rate for what is found. BUT, if one tries to abscond with the treasure, prison awaits them and they forfeit all monetary claim. In some instances, the public can bid on the find to make a private purchase….
If this was in the US, the government would take 90% and say "But we needed our cut".
Matthew 13:44❤
Ok, but did they find his hammer? That’s way more important. Is he supposed to hammer with a silver spoon? That would take forever.
NEVER EVER, EVER ALERT THE AUTHORITIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!
There’s always somebody jealous that somebody else found it. And figures out the way to steal it LEGALLY. 😢
DONT BELIEVE ME!
Go somewhere you have permission to detect. Every body chip a bet in a pot. Set stop watch. Wait till some concerned citizens walk up and inquires as to whether you have the right to be there. Gather up your buddies and stop the watch and ask them who had so and so time. When they ask what your doing. Tell them you are seeing how long it took to see to see how long till some nosey bas—d to stick there nose in . Their reaction is so selfish and self righteous that it’s hilarious. They will swear they were only thing to " do the right thing."😅😅😅😅😅
If you haven’t seen the charming dramedy series "The Detectorists", I highly recommend it! It’s an absolute delight!
And this is why you never tell the government. They think they are entitled to it automatically.
"promptly alerted the authorities".
Dumb.
Finders keepers
A true subject of the Crown.
More is the pitty.
Some folks have all the luck….
Yeah it also says fuck them and don’t tell anyone
Fuck this crown property
He was the dumbest guy for calling the authority.
This story serves as a reminder if you find anything of value, keep It to yourself, and don’t promptly notify the authorities 😅
Where is the hammer 🔨???
Legends say the hammer hasn’t been found till date.
Wasn’t that the Hoxne treasure?
_promptly called the authorities_
Dee-duh-dee
Getting a metal detector to find a lost hammer thats likely above ground and would have been easier if he looked himself sounds suspicious i think he knew their was treasure on his land and tricked his friend into helping him find it
i hope he can buy another hammer
But… did he ever find his hammer?
Fuck the crown! All they have ever done is rob the people.
Straight to the pawn shop lol