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Rare Celtic Trumpet Linked to Boudica Unearthed in Norfolk

2/6/2026

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A rare Celtic battle trumpet, potentially linked to Queen Boudica's Iceni tribe and one of only three known in Britain, was discovered in Norfolk, England.
The trumpet was found during a routine excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part of a hoard of Iron Age artifacts.
Alongside the trumpet, excavators uncovered a sheet-bronze boar's head and five shield bosses.
The coroner will determine the hoard's legal status in early 2026.

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Story summary

A rare Celtic battle trumpet, potentially linked to Queen Boudica's Iceni tribe and one of only three known in Britain, was discovered in Norfolk, England.
The trumpet was found during a routine excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part of a hoard of Iron Age artifacts.
Alongside the trumpet, excavators uncovered a sheet-bronze boar's head and five shield bosses.
The coroner will determine the hoard's legal status in early 2026.