Treasure hunting thrives in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with 1,540 pieces discovered last year. Metal detecting enthusiasts found 95% of these, while archaeological digs, chance encounters, and mudlarking contributed the rest. London saw a dip in finds, with only 8 discoveries, but still outpaced many major urban areas. Norfolk remains the treasure capital, with 138 finds, and the East of England leads in overall finds. Hampshire, North Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Lincolnshire, and Somerset also reported significant discoveries, indicating a widespread enthusiasm for historical exploration.

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