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Tuesday, 3rd November 2009 (428 views)

A metal detectorist has found a haul of Iron Age gold treasure in Scotland that could be worth more than £1 million, it has been reported.

Four gold neckbands - known as torcs - were found by the anonymous man in a field near Stirling, which is also remaining unnamed to avoid a rush for any more treasure that may be there, according to the Daily Record.

"We've never seen anything like this before. The workmanship is breathtaking. Some of the gold wire used is the thickness of your finger," a source close to the team excavating the site said.

The neckbands - which include one made from twisted sheet gold and another encrusted with gold wire and beads - have been declared treasure under Scottish law. Last year, a similar torc found in England was sold for £350,000.

Five gold torcs dating back to 75 BC were found during a construction project in Ipswich in 1968, with a sixth found close to the site one year later.

 

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