Finds Identified

An illustrated guide to metal detecting and archaeological finds from The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Hardback, Illustrated, Colour, 360 pages, A4

1,200 artefacts - 2,900 colour photos

Over the years, the British Museum and Portable Antiquities Scheme teams have gathered, identified, and photographed artefacts from the Stone Age to the 20th century. This unique volume compiles a selection of the most fascinating items, lavishly illustrated with thousands of photographs. Beyond aiding identification, the book contextualizes the artefacts and provides detailed information. Organized thematically, it brings together similar object types, offering a view of how they evolved across periods due to changes in materials, techniques, and styles.