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'Exceptionally rare' Roman lead blocks found on farmland

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Metal detectorists have discovered two "exceptionally rare" lead blocks on farmland in west Wales. The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain. The objects, which were used to produce tools and weapons, were found on grazing land in Llangynfelyn, Ceredigion, by Nick Yallope and Peter Nicholas. "Roman ingots are exceptionally rare and represent a tangible link to Wales' Roman industrial past," said landowner and farmer Geraint Jenkins, who granted the detectorists permission to search on the land. Yallope said he felt "incredibly proud to have uncovered something so rare and important to our local heritage". "Unlocking a new chapter of our area's past is incredibly exciting," said Yallope, while Nicholas said he was trying to "save history for the local community and future generations".…

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