A hoard of Bronze Age artefacts unearthed by a metal detectorist in the Borders has been saved for the nation by National Museums Scotland.
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A metal detectorist was left “shaking with happiness” after discovering a hoard of Bronze Age artefacts in the Scottish Borders.
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Experts from the National Museum are rushing to the Borders after a rare piece of treasure was unearthed near Yetholm.
Local historians are already describing the find as one of the most important ever in the south of Scotland.
And if their early calculations are right – the object may be a 3,000 year-old mirror.
Historical author and broadcaster Alistair Moffat was given a sneak preview of the object this week. He said: “I was absolutely astonished when I saw it. This has to be the find of a lifetime.
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