"Metal Detectorist Unearths Stunning 3000-Year-Old Gold Clasp in UK"
An amateur metal detectorist in the UK discovered a 3,000-year-old gold clasp, likely made in Ireland, that would have been used to fasten clothing during the Late Bronze Age. The artifact, found in Staffordshire, is considered a significant cultural link between Ireland and Britain during that period. The "beautifully preserved" piece, measuring approximately 5 inches, is one of seven found across England and Wales and is deemed one of the UK's most important archaeological discoveries of 2022. The British Museum plans to acquire it as part of its permanent collection.