Bronze Age torcs unearthed near Carlisle worth six figures

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Bronze Age torcs unearthed near Carlisle worth six figures
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Two hobbyist metal detectorists unearthed three Bronze Age gold bracelets near Carlisle, England, dating to about 1100 B.C. with a combined weight of 18.27 ounces (1.14 pounds); they’re valued at around $400,000 and are under review by the British Museum to determine if they qualify as treasure, which could lead to a museum purchase with proceeds shared among the finders and the landowner.

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