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.

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.

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

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.