gardening discoveries

Left A hoard of 63 gold and one silver coin, spanning the late 15th and 16th centuries in date, has been discovered in the New Forest area by a family gardening during lockdown.

Green fingers and golden finds: how lockdown gardening led to a host of new discoveries

Between March and June of last year, many of us found ourselves spending a lot more time at home – and, if you are lucky enough to have outdoor space, in the garden. The British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme has since announced a flurry of archaeological discoveries made by members of the public digging at home, some of which were described in their latest annual report. Current Archaeology's Carly Hilts explores some of the highlights.