An amateur metal detectorist has been thanked after recovering thousands of pounds worth of stolen ancient treasure on his first ever hunt. Charles Cartwright was using his new tool in Polfields Coppice in Doddenham, Worcestershire, when he found the hoard. It contained Roman and Viking jewellery and ancient Egyptian relics, as well as medieval and Bronze Age pieces. He said: “The metal detecting community have helped to reunite the rightful owners with the Roman and Viking jewellery and other treasure items. “We are exceptionally pleased to be able to return the items to the rightful owner and once again thank Charles for finding and reporting them promptly.”PA Media

Source: Irish Independent May 20, 2021 12:07 UTC