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Nighthawkers wrecked historic sites in hunt for Richard II buried treasure Five nighthawker metal detectorists have been fined for pilfering bronze axe heads and old coins from Beeston Castle in Cheshire and the Grade II-listed Roche Abbey in Yorkshire Clockwise: John Lorne, Gary Flanagan, Daniel Lloyd, Francis Ward, and Curtis Barlow (Image: Cheshire Constabulary) The Daily Star s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. ....
A gang of five metal detectorists have admitted illegally plundering ancient artefacts from protected historic sites during a series of night-time raids. Known as nighthawking, the quintent unearthed and stole bronze axe heads and old coins from Beeston Castle, in Cheshire and the Grade II-listed Roche Abbey in Yorkshire while using metal detectors. According to legend, Richard II is said to have buried royal treasure in the grounds of Beeston Castle, although none has ever been discovered, while Roche Abbey is home to the remains of a 12th Century monastery. A criminal gang of five illegally unearthed ancient coins and other artefacts from Beeston Castle in Cheshire and the Grade II-listed Roche Abbey in Yorkshire using metal detectors ....
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