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  • 'Remarkable Archaeological Find' Metal detectorist unearths Roman cavalry swords in North Cotswolds

    09/18/2023 11:45:50 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 10 replies
    Arkeonews ^ | September 18, 2023 | Leman Altuntas
    Authorities announced Monday that two incredibly rare Roman cavalry swords were uncovered in the Cotswolds, England, during a metal detectorist rally.The two Roman cavalry swords were found along with their wooden scabbards and fitments, according to a press release from the Cotswold District Council. There was also a broken copper alloy bowl discovered with the weaponry.Fitments were discovered by Glenn Manning during a metal detectorist rally in the north of the Cotswolds.The swords have been appraised by Professor Simon James from Leicester University who says that these weapons are middle imperial Roman swords, which are often referred to as a...