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Detectorists’ Dream Come True: Unearthing a Medieval Gold Rush at Detectival Imagine swinging a metal detector across a quiet English field, hoping for a Roman coin or two, only to stumble upon a treasure trove that could make a pirate blush. That’s exactly what happened to a lucky group of seven hobbyists at the Spring Detectival rally in 2019, turning an ordinary weekend into a history-making adventure. This uplifting tale of discovery not only unearthed centuries-old riches but also reminded