Portable Antiquities & Treasure
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a DCMS funded project to encourage the voluntary recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public.
The British Museum
Joined June 2008
RT @Boyle123G: Last day at the museum today - I may need tissues later. in the meantime I will share my most favourite picture on show….
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RT @Northlincmuseum: #Finds.A souvenir of The Holy Tunic of Argenteuil. This is a little silver plate in the form of a garment with short b….
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One of the most important archaeological finds from Worcestershire in the last 100 years - you can help ensure it goes into a public collection:.
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Please help us to purchase a hoard of gold Iron Age and silver Roman denarii coins or they may become lost forever.
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It was a privilege to host so many of our partners at the British Museum this evening. The Scheme owes its success to this fantastic collaboration.
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Record turnout for our general meeting at the British Museum (loads of people to the side and behind camera)
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RT @GaryBankhead: A couple of images from last weekend's superb @NautArchSoc 'Archaeology of Waterways' conference here in Durham. We're so….
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RT @GaryBankhead: Amazing discoveries in the River Wear, Durham City, fully researched & published. Only 10 hardback versions left. Now onl….
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Thank you to Derek Wood, the finder of this Early Medieval gold plate, and to the landowner, for waiving a claim to a reward under the Treasure Act and donating it to @Ltonmuseum
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Experts from Littlehampton Museum believe the small gold plate may have been decoration on a sword.
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Looking great!.
Digging up the past with our #NewBook 50 Early Medieval FindsFrom the Portable Antiquities Schemeby @Kent_Finds & Simon Maslin. A captivating array of finds that illuminate this enigmatic yet remarkable age. @CurrentArchaeo @findsorguk.#Archaeology
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RT @Northlincmuseum: #Finds.This object is a medieval mount which depicts a bishop wearing his robes and mitre, carrying a crozier, and rai….
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RT @TRegistrars: Thank you to the landowner, Ms Sarah Adams and the finder, for waiving a claim to a reward and donating this mount from Wi….
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RT @DCMS: Heritage Minister @RhonddaBryant met real life treasure hunters @BritishMuseum. A group of friends discovered a hoard of Norman c….
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Chew Valley Hoard acquisition event, with @DCMS minister Sir Chris Bryant thanking the finders, museum staff and donors, @britishmuseum Thank you @SomersetMuseum and South West Heritage Trust for acquiring the coins for the nation!
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This looks like a great conference!.
Interested in Archaeology? Interested in Museums? The @SocMusArch conference is for you! Grab your ticket soon!. Archaeology Lifelines.7-8 Nov.In person (Cardiff) or online. One or two days. Special ticket rates for students, unwaged.
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RT @GeorgeLEllison: And it's over!! This afternoon's sessions (by @amwillemsen1 , @earlymedieval , @Rory_Naismith , and Chris Scull) offere….
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Thank you Suzanne!.
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RT @NWales_FLO: Ddim yn hir nawr! Dewch i ddweud helo #ResponsibleDetecting #RecordYourFinds @findsorguk @GwyneddArch @StorielBangor https:….
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National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) are recruiting for an Archaeological Finds Officer. This is a great opportunity to enable the recording of finds made by the public and support the processing of finds of Treasure. Closing date 28th of August!
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