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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Environment
Nick Forbes

EXPLAINED: Remarkable bronze age hoard to go on display for first time next year | Vintage Vibes

The Carnoustie Hoard was found during work on two new football pitches near the Angus town (National Museums Scotland/PA) -

A “remarkable” Bronze Age hoard discovered on land that was due to be turned into football pitches will go on display next summer after being saved for the nation.

The Carnoustie Hoard – named after the Angus town near where it was unearthed in 2016 – includes a rare spearhead decorated with gold, and a bronze sword in a wooden scabbard.

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