Metal detectorists find 2,000-year-old treasure in fieldThe find - the first of its kind in west Wales - is incredibly rare and has been described as one of 'historical significance'View Image Two lead ingots found by metal detectorists in Ceredigion dating back almost 2,000 years have been declared treasure (Image: Amgueddfa Cymru)Rare Roman treasure dating back almost 2,000 years has been found in a field in west Wales. Two lead ingots were discovered by two metal detectorists in the Llangynfelyn area, north of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion. The treasure is the first of its kind to be found in west Wales, with Amgueddfa Cymru, Wales museums body, describing the ingots as having “historical significance”. ‌Landowner Mr Jenkins said: “We were astonished when two local detectorists brought this discovery to our attention. Roman ingots are exceptionally rare and represent a tangible link to Wales’ Roman industrial past.

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2026 12:27 UTC