10th October 2012
Rare Bronze Age pottery found in Trinity
The BBC reported on the discovery of a rare pottery vessel thought to contain tools and weapons. The Bronze Age relic, which was thought to be around 3000 years old, had been found in Trinity by metal detector owner Ken Rive. According to the BBC story, it was “a once in a lifetime find and the first thing he had found in more than 20 years”.
The discovery, which came to be known as the Trinity Hoard, included 25 bronze axe heads. Two of the axe heads were found outside of the 30cm container, which had been damaged at some point, possibly by a plough.
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Other events that occured in October
Parliamentarians land at St Ouen’s Bay
- Jersey was strongly in favour of the monarch during the English Civil War, which led to an invasion by 84 ships, that landed 3000 Parliamentarian forces at St Ouen’s Bay.
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Collapsing chimney kills a girl
- The channel was struck by hurricane force winds at the end of October 1887. It blew over a chimney, which killed a girl.
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Canadian politician Isaac LeVesconte dies
- Although born in Jersey – in St Aubin – Isaac LeVesconte made a name for himself in Nova Scotia, to which he emigrated aged 12.
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Occupation resister Louisa Gould is born
- Louisa Gould gave refuge to an escaped Russian slave during the occupation of Jersey but was exposed to authorities and tried.
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