The Traces of the past article was written by Shirley Kay and Steve Russell.

Shirley and Steve have added an extra dimension to this project with their joint article on interesting objects found in the ground.

Photo of a roman coin found near Blewburton Hill - Image © Bernard Mattimore

Tools, coins, weapons, jewellery… this article is about things found where they were lost or hidden by our ancestors sometimes thousands of years ago. They tell a fascinating story of their own.
The richest source of this material is metal detecting. This has become the hobby, indeed the passion, of dedicated individuals throughout the country. Alan George and Cyril Godwin are two such enthusiasts. Their carefully documented, local, collections cover a period exceeding 2000 years.
Shirley Kay and Steve Russell have added an extra dimension to this project with their joint article on these interesting objects.