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« on: Feb 26, 2008, 10:19:29 AM » |
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spoke to a flo from the museum today and she told me my fragment is part of a lunula necklace from the bronze age she seamed very excited about the find i have to go and see her next Wednesday were she will give me a report and information ..........:-) Gold lunula is the term used to describe a distinctive type of early Bronze Age necklace shaped like a crescent moon. Gold Lunula are found most commonly in Ireland, but there are moderate numbers in other parts of Europe as well, particularly Great Britain. Although no lunula has been directly dated, from associations with other artefacts it is thought they were being made sometime in the period between 2200-2000BC (Needham 1996, 124). Less than two hundred gold lunulae are known and it is possible they were all the work of a handful of experts. The most telling lunulae discovered were from Kerivoa, Brittany. Here three lunulae were discovered in the remains of a box with some sheet gold and a rod of gold. The rod had its terminals hammered flat in the manor of the lunuae. From this it is thought that Lunulae were made by hammering a rod of gold flat so it became sheet-like and fitted the desired shape. Decoration was then applied by impressing designs with a stylus. The stylus used often leaves tell-tale impressions on the surface of the gold and it is thought that all the lunulae from Kerivoa, and another two from Saint-Potan, Brittany and Harlyn Bay, Cornwall were all made with the same tool. This suggests that all five lunulae were the work of one craftsperson and the contents of the Kerivoa box their tools of trade. Gold lunulae have decorative patterns very much resembling contemporary beaker pottery. They also resemble amber and jet spacer necklaces, which are thought to be slightly later in date. The ideology associated with this type of pattern is unknown. Equally the ideological link between the different materials these necklaces were made of remains a mystery. UPDATE !!!!hi forgot to let u no no Ive bean to the musem didn't get a lot more info other than it will go to an inquest to be declared as treasure and then a report would be done and valued that's all i can add for now i shure would like to find the rest  |
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« Reply To This Topic #1 on: Feb 26, 2008, 10:24:40 AM » |
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I sure hope the gov'ment doesn't come take it away...
Nice find.
What I'd like to know, what equipment where you using, and what area were you hunting? I'm wondering if it's possible to tweak your machine for more gold, and hunt again, looking for more pieces.
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« Reply To This Topic #2 on: Feb 26, 2008, 10:33:31 AM » |
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WELL DONE. 'pays to be honest' I knew it was rare as I had seen none similar, but my Bronze age knowledge is somwhat limited to axes,spear,dirks etc. I suspected Saxon but in the end far rarer. Even in that condition you should get a good valuation. If you need advice along the way, then just ask. It will take well over a year to get the money/item back but you are contributing to our history (& this is priceless in that respect). You are very lucky & may you get many more similar finds (the farmer will trust you more now & you have banked some points). It will be hard to find an older UK piece than that one  |
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« Reply To This Topic #3 on: Feb 26, 2008, 10:57:30 AM » |
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A piece of a necklace in gold over 4000 years old!!! That is a mighty thought to me and reality to you. Has it sunk in yet? Big congratulations
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« Reply To This Topic #4 on: Feb 26, 2008, 10:58:23 AM » |
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Forgot - BANNER BANNER BANNER.
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« Reply To This Topic #5 on: Feb 26, 2008, 11:20:07 AM » |
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thanks for the support on this CRUSADER it hasn't sunk in yet I'm going to find the rest of it cant wait to see the report with all the information
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« Reply To This Topic #6 on: Feb 26, 2008, 11:30:38 AM » |
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Oh yes of course. This should be on the BANNER!
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« Reply To This Topic #7 on: Feb 26, 2008, 12:11:00 PM » |
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Congrats on the Banner.
Thanks to the Mods for their support on this truly spectacular piece of history. We are lucky to see this in real time & can't wait for the British Museum report which will take 3-8months! This will contribute to all of our greater knowledge particularly the UK Bronze Age. WOW
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« Reply To This Topic #8 on: Feb 26, 2008, 12:24:29 PM » |
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Fantabulous find!
Please share the results of the report...
I hope you find the rest of it!
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« Reply To This Topic #9 on: Feb 26, 2008, 12:31:32 PM » |
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Dang thats pretty sweet!!!
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« Reply To This Topic #10 on: Feb 26, 2008, 01:10:40 PM » |
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That is amazing! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!
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« Reply To This Topic #11 on: Feb 26, 2008, 01:46:15 PM » |
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Fantastic find and love the history/info you posted!
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« Reply To This Topic #12 on: Feb 26, 2008, 01:50:01 PM » |
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Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner Banner da da Banner da da da Banner def A banner
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I think this should be a banner find
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« Reply To This Topic #13 on: Feb 26, 2008, 02:20:01 PM » |
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What an astounding find....... I have no words for a 4000-year-old item like this. All I can say is Congratulations! (and Well Done!!)
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« Reply To This Topic #14 on: Feb 26, 2008, 02:33:29 PM » |
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 Simply incredible! I can't imagine finding something that OLD, let alone digging it out of the ground and holding it in my hand. Congrats on the banner, too. Can you give us more details on how deep it was, etc.? Please share the full report when it comes in. HH
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« Reply To This Topic #15 on: Feb 26, 2008, 02:36:51 PM » |
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Hmmmph! No, I think it is part of a golden calf meant to be worshipped! Watch out for the wrath!  Whatever it is, it is a true treasure to have found! |
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« Reply To This Topic #16 on: Feb 26, 2008, 02:42:14 PM » |
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Fantastic! I can't even imagine how great that must feel... enjoy it!
Cheers and HH,
Brendan
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« Reply To This Topic #17 on: Feb 26, 2008, 02:52:55 PM » |
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WOW.........my find made the banner that makes me feal very proud of my find thanks for all your support and intrest .............
this was found at about 8inch depth with my whites I'm sure the vdi was something like 28 or 26 and was a very sharp signal i shure do hope i can find the rest would love to see it whole just the thought of who wore that makes me think wow
thanks mike ....
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« Reply To This Topic #18 on: Feb 26, 2008, 03:00:31 PM » |
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awesome ! congrats on the great piece of history WOW ;)
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« Reply To This Topic #19 on: Feb 26, 2008, 03:00:57 PM » |
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I thought that looked like gold. Also thought that it wasn't a spoon. ;) This is truly a SPECTACULAR recovery! It deserves to be on the banner. Well done, my friend. Best wishes on recovering more pieces of the lunula. Regards, Buckleboy |
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« Reply To This Topic #20 on: Feb 26, 2008, 04:25:42 PM » |
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AMAZING!!!!
ukeden I would be detecting that spot every chance I get for a few years.. Looks like there may be more too it.. and anything else you may find... Keep us posted..
Again.. One of the best find I've seen short of King Tuts tomb, But hey !!! It's OLDER !!!!
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« Reply To This Topic #21 on: Feb 26, 2008, 05:02:05 PM » |
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DANG...... Well, that's about all I can say
Congrats on the super find and it making the banner. It sure deserves to be there!!!
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« Reply To This Topic #22 on: Feb 26, 2008, 05:35:35 PM » |
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very impressive find
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« Reply To This Topic #23 on: Feb 27, 2008, 12:51:17 AM » |
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Wow, this is like something that could only happen in a Disney Movie! A Big Congrats and also on making the Banner.
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« Reply To This Topic #24 on: Feb 27, 2008, 02:39:05 AM » |
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That was really really impressive,Ukeden...
I was amazed that you found a gold fragment of lunula that is over 4000 years old...
and the story behind it is absolutely captivating...you are a really lucky man...
and you have done a great job...
I hope that they wont take it away...you earned it...Good Luck!
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« Reply To This Topic #25 on: Feb 27, 2008, 04:21:42 AM » |
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Congrats on your amazing banner find. What a fantastic piece of history. Thanks for the very informative post & pictures.
Way to go!!!
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« Reply To This Topic #26 on: Feb 27, 2008, 04:33:11 AM » |
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Congratulations on such a historic find - well done.
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« Reply To This Topic #27 on: Feb 27, 2008, 06:09:26 AM » |
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How did you get on with looking at Google Earth?
I suspect this could be a burial good & you may have a barrow. It could contain other goods like axes etc?? The person buried with this would have been like a local King - extremely powerful individual with lots of influence.
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« Reply To This Topic #28 on: Feb 27, 2008, 06:19:40 AM » |
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Oh WOW! It must have been something to feel, holding a piece of history like that in your hands. I can't begin to imagine!
I hope you'll let us know the "rest of the story" eventually
HH!
Nan
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