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Iron Age treasure goes on display


A hoard of Iron Age treasure which was unearthed by a novice metal-detecting enthusiast is being displayed at the National Museum of Scotland.

The four gold neck ornaments, known as torcs, date back to the 1st and 3rd century BC and were found by David Booth just six inches beneath the surface of a Stirlingshire field in September 2009. The treasure trove was allocated to the national collection in Chambers Street, Edinburgh - netting Mr Booth £462,000.

>> more: http://www.linlithgowgazette.co.uk/news/scottish-headlines/iron_age_treasure_goes_on_display_1_1525777
goffik Posted by goffik
22nd March 2011ce
Edited 22nd March 2011ce

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There's some nice pictures here
http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/special_exhibitions/iron_age_gold.aspx
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
22nd March 2011ce
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