Detectorist Phil Craddock found the rare silver treasure at Courteenhall in Northamptonshire.
Phil Craddock, 52, made the discovery at Courteenhall in Northamptonshire.Mr Craddock, who works as a train driver for London Northwestern, described realising the bracelet's age and importance as "a fantastic feeling".
"I've found numerous items over the years that give a fantastic overview of Courteenhall Estate's historic past from the early Celtic and Roman periods through to the present day," he said."It's vital to get permission and the team at Courteenhall Estate have been very generous allowing me and my small group of metal detectorists onto the estate."
The bracelet was found buried in a "few inches" of soil at the private estate near Northampton, which is centred around a late 18th Century hall.Mr Craddock, a metal detectorist for 30 years, and friends Phil Douglas and Steve Allen, have made a number of historic finds at Courteenhall in recent years.
They include an 800-year-old gold ring, a Stone Age axe, a Bronze Age spear tip, and medieval buckles and coins dating back to 20AD. Dr Johnny Wake, managing partner at Courteenhall, said: "It's fascinating to see what Phil and his team have discovered on the estate. Each of their finds give an incredible historical insight into life in Northamptonshire across many, many centuries."Mr Craddock added: "When you wipe away the soil and realise that you've found something that hasn't been seen for thousands of years, it's a fantastic feeling.
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