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After Finding a Buried Chain, Mike Smith Unearthed a Dark Past

A Six or Seven-Figure Payout?

The project is ongoing and takes a lot of funding. Adam Gwilt and his team have been working with multiple partners to execute a full investigation of the artifacts. Mike is keeping his eye on the prize, though, and expects at least a six or seven-figure payout. Of course, he’s going to have to split his earnings with the landowners, too. But still!

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According to Mike, “It’s the biggest ever metal detecting find, as in there’s never been a chariot ever discovered by a metal detectorist. There have been hoards found, but never anything like this.” Who would ever think that a guy who loves to detect metal could unearth such a major excavation project? Here’s to you, Mike!