1,950-Year-Old Roman Pewter Hoard Unearthed in Western Suffolk, UK

In western Suffolk (UK), scientists have found Roman pewter plates, dishes, bowls and a cup.

This is reported Arkeo News.

The fragments of the vessels were found neatly stacked in a pit, which prompted archaeologists to speculate that the artifacts could have been buried as a single group for preservation or as an offering. The treasure itself was found last fall by a local resident thanks to a metal detector, when he participated in a special event to search for various antiquities.

“This is an important discovery. Large plates and bowls were used so that food could be shared, and octagonal bowls may have a Christian meaning. Similar hoards can be found in the south of Britain, including in the nearby major Roman settlements of Icklingham and Hawkwold,” said Fay Minter, Head of Archaeological Archives and Projects at Suffolk County Council.

The study of artifacts showed that they were badly damaged by the plow, and also due to corrosion, some were fused together. The main stack consisted of five plates and plates nested inside each other.

Interestingly, tin is not a precious metal. Although this discovery is of inestimable archaeological value, it is not considered an official treasure. Therefore, belongs to the owner of the property.

The artifacts are now on display at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Museum near Bury St Edmunds until January 2024.

Earlier we wrote that a mysterious object was found near the coast in the United States, which may be associated with the Israeli army.

Cursor also reported that British scientists had uncovered the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.

In addition, archaeologists have found a sandstone with the oldest image ever found in Iceland.

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2023-07-08 01:15:26