![]() ![]() Chelmsford City Museum was then able to raise funds to purchase the figurine. Here the government stepped in and imposed a deferred export licence delaying its sale. However, thanks to the finder’s generosity, it has been put on display at The Collection Museum in Lincoln.Īn exceptionally rare copper-alloy Roman figurine clad in a hooded cloak, known as a birrus brittanicus, was found near Chelmsford, Essex, and nearly lost to public view. Resembling earlier designs of the iron age period, the brooch is a rare example and of national significance, yet it could not be designated as treasure. Recent discoveries include the spectacular bronze-enamelled horse brooch, known as the Leasingham horse and dating from between the 2nd and 4th century AD, found in Lincolnshire this year by a detectorist. Metal detecting has produced an increasing number of objects from Roman Britain that do not meet the criteria since they are often made from bronze rather than precious metals.Īdditionally, some items of national importance have been lost to the public or have been at risk of being sold to private collectors, the culture department said. ![]() ![]() Once officially identified as treasure, such objects become the property of the crown and are made available for acquisition by local or national museums for public display.īut this medieval view of treasure does not cover many of the important discoveries of the 21st century. ![]()
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