1,600-year-old Roman lead-lined grave with ancient coins discovered in Somerset
The artefacts, discovered by a member of Detecting For Veterans, date back to 400 AD.
An ancient grave dating back 1,600 years has been discovered in a field in Somerset, South West England. A member of the group, Detecting For Veterans, first came across the site near Ilminster where he found a collection of Roman coins.
Kevin Minto returned to the spot with county archaeologist Bob Croft and uncovered the grave containing a lead coffin along with a total of 260 coins, a ring and two broaches — all from 400 AD.
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