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A hobbyist using a metal detector has made a discovery that has resulted in one of the biggest and most extensive collections ever found in the UK. Iron Age artifacts . After years of excavation work After its discovery in 2021, the hoard found near Melsonby Village contains more than 800 artifacts estimated to be at least 2,000 years old. Notably, numerous items within this collection are not typical day-to-day possessions. As per researchers from Durham University, The assortment indicates the existence of a affluent upper class from the Iron Age who were impacted by commerce and cultural interchange with ancient European societies. After thorough categorization and examination, the Melsonby Hoard Was discovered to contain various automotive components such as 28 iron wheels which probably fitted onto four-wheel carts and two-wheel carriages. However, these forms of transport were not typical for everyday use during the Iron Age in Britain, particularly considering certa...