Ancient treasures unearthed by plunderers in the UK

Ancient treasures unearthed by plunderers in the UK

Staffordshire Hoard Courtesy Society of Antiquaries of London

Roman coin found by Nighthawkers Courtesy Heritage England

damage by Nighthawker Courtesy Heritage England

Police gathering forensic evidence from a Roman site that has been attacked by illicit metal detectorists.

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