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Bill Wyman’s metal detecting hobby uncovered 200 Roman coins and a lost farmstead

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: October 07, 2026 at 16:30

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Bill Wyman, the former bassist of the Rolling Stones, unearthed a medieval jug on his estate while metal detecting. His efforts yielded an impressive collection of over 200 Roman coins and the uncovering of a previously undiscovered Roman farmstead. Collaborating with heritage authorities, Wyman meticulously documented his finds, enhancing Suffolk's historic environment record and shedding light on Roman Britain's heritage.

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