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Amateur treasure hunter finds Viking hoard

Darren Webster unearthed "the find of a lifetime" when his metal detector picked up a signal at an undisclosed location on the border of Cumbria with north Lancashire.

He could barely believe it when he dug up a casket containing 200 pieces of silver jewellery, coins, hacksilver and ingots.

Experts say the 1,000-year-old artefacts, now at the British Museum in London, are of national significance.

Mr Webster said the find was "exciting".

"It's a long process having the find assessed. Neither me or the landowner know what will happen with it," he added.

"I got a good signal on my detector so I dug about 18 inches and then I saw a lead pot. It was slightly open. I could see all the coins and jewellery inside. It was a great feeling."

Bracelets elaborately engraved with serpents, which could have been worn by a wealthy Viking leader, make up part of the discovery along with rings and an impressive set of coins.

The haul is now being studied by experts at the British Museum who will reveal their findings in December. Read more.