Metal detectorist finds second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders
Metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien has revealed the discovery of a second Bronze Age hoard in the Scottish Borders, located seven miles from his previous find. The Blyth Hoard, dating from 1150BC to 850BC, contains bronze axeheads, clay moulds, and a unique copper ingot. The artefacts are now undergoing conservation and analysis at the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh.
- ▪The Blyth Hoard was discovered in 2022 and dates from the Late Bronze Age between 1150BC and 850BC.
- ▪The hoard includes two bronze axeheads, clay moulds, and a complete copper ingot, which is the first of its kind found in Scotland.
- ▪The discovery site is located seven miles from the Peebles Hoard, which was saved for the nation in 2024.
- ▪Archaeologists excavated an ancient stone cairn at the site alongside the metal detectorist's find.
- ▪Experts hope that analyzing the copper ingot will reveal the geographical source of the metals used in both hoards.
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Metal detectorist finds second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish BordersImage source, PA MediaImage caption, The latest discovery, dubbed the Blyth Hoard, features bronze axeheads and a copper ingotPublished6 October 2026Updated 42 minutes agoA metal detectorist has revealed his "quite extraordinary" discovery of a second Bronze Age hoard in the Scottish Borders.Mariusz Stepien found his latest haul of 3,000-year-old treasure in 2022 at a spot seven miles from where he discovered the Peebles Hoard in 2020.Dubbed the Blyth Hoard, the artefacts date from the Late Bronze Age between 1150BC to 850BC.They feature two bronze axe-heads, and clay moulds potentially used to make some of the unique bronze fittings in the nearby Peebles Hoard - which was saved for the nation in 2024.Image source, Crown…
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