Metal detectorist finds second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 06:25 · Archive

A metal detectorist has found his second Bronze Age hoard in the Scottish Borders in two years.

A metal detectorist has made a second significant Bronze Age discovery in the Scottish Borders within two years. The artefacts, dubbed the Blyth Hoard and dating from between 1150BC to 850BC, were found seven miles from his earlier discovery known as the Peebles Hoard.

The detectorist described the discovery as 'quite extraordinary' given the close proximity and short timeframe between the two major finds in the region.

How it is being reported

• Metal detectorist finds his second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders in two yearsA METAL detectorist has said it is “quite extraordinary” to have discovered his second Bronze Age hoard in just two years in the Scottish Borders ...The National · 7 Oct, 05:00
• Metal detectorist finds second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish BordersDubbed the Blyth Hoard, the artefacts dating from between 1150BC to 850BC were found seven miles from the Peebles Hoard.BBC Scotland · 6 Oct, 22:55

In this story: Scottish Borders · Blyth Hoard · Peebles Hoard

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