Bronze Age gold torc discovered in Essex field
Precious objects like this damaged torc were often buried on their ownA section of a Bronze Age twisted gold torc has been found in a field by a metal detectorist.
The 3,000-year-old fragment was discovered near Mistley, on the River Stour in Essex, and has been declared treasure by a coroner. Finds liaison officer Lori Rogerson said despite being made of prehistoric gold "it could have been made yesterday", which is "mind blowing".Miss Rogerson said: "Gold metalwork from the Bronze Age is rare from Essex.
"It's always nice to work with prehistoric gold, but you have to remind yourself it is over 3,000 years old."All finds belong to the landowner Any find in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that is more than 300 years old, made of gold or silver, or found with gold or silver artefacts, could be treasure
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