A remarkable collection of Iron Age objects has been discovered in West Norfolk. The hoard of metal objects was found during an archaeological excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology. The discovery includes a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet or carnyx and parts of another. 

From notches and striations to casting flaws and repairs, the surfaces and edges of metal objects can feature a multitude of clues about how they were made, used and treated. Wear analysis of metalwork is a field of archaeological science that has developed over the last three decades, offering rich depth about the histories of objects such as tools, weapons, ornaments and fittings. This lecture will showcase the results of wear analysis on a selection of copper alloy objects dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age.

Over the past five years, eastern Suffolk has witnessed an unprecedented increase of developer-led archaeological projects, including very large-scale excavations undertaken ahead of major infrastructure works.