October
23
/ 2025
A remarkable Bronze Age discovery near Dereham in Norfolk, UK has left archaeologists buzzing with excitement about three rare lead ingots found alongside broken bronze tools. The hoard, unearthed by a metal detectorist between 2019 and 2020, dates back almost 3,000 years to approximately 900 BC and is currently undergoing the treasure process. What makes this find particularly significant is the extreme rarity of lead ingots from this period, despite lead being an essential component in Bronze Age metalworking, reports the BBC. What Did Bronze Age People Do With All That Bronze? The Havering Hoard: Baffling Bronze Age Artifacts Found in London The Secret Ingredient in Bronze Casting Dr. Neil Wilkin, curator for early Europe at the British Museum, explained
