We have since discovered that it was one of a pair of copper brooches linked by a chain. It was a late Celtic relief decoration and would have been worn by a local chief of the area. There were no ...

In fact, digging in 2023 led to the discoveries of coins, brooches, and an ancient writing stylus made from bone, all offering deeper insight into Celtic daily life some 2,000 years ago.

Pinned to her coat was a diamond-set Celtic knot design surrounding ... Following her death in 1953, the brooch was left to Queen Elizabeth II, who wore it for the Irish state banquet in spring ...