An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in ...

Glenn Manning was only on his second metal detecting search ever when his machine pinged on two Roman-era swords in the spring of 2023 in Willersey, according to a July 4 news release from Historic ...

The man who found the swords that led to the discovery of the settlement says he "had a feeling" he would "find something ...

Archaeologists Discover 'Roman Villa' On Sight Ancient Weaponry Was Found. Archaeologists have found a Roman villa after metal detectorists discovered two swords near a Gloucestershire village. The ...

A metal detectorist’s rare discovery of Roman-era swords in Willersey, UK, led archaeologists to uncover a settlement spanning the Iron Age to Roman times.

Roman settlement with farmsteads, ancient artifacts including a gemstone and iron knife found during excavation in Delbrück-Bentfeld, Germany ...

The swords themselves were a significant find, but their discovery sparked interest in searching the area for any other Roman items, officials said. Instead, archaeologists found an entire settlement.

A metal detectorist’s rare discovery of Roman-era swords in Willersey, UK, led archaeologists to uncover a settlement spanning the Iron Age to Roman times.

Metal detectorist finds two Roman swords — then ancient settlement uncovered By Irene Wright. July 9, 2025 3:21 PM.

Metal detectorist finds two Roman swords — then ancient settlement uncovered By Irene Wright. July 9, 2025 2:21 PM.