I asked myself this very same question back in February, when Nigel, the Project Leader of the East Tytherton Heritage Project approached me for some assistance.
Who are the Moravians?
Nigel had sought me out through the Chippenham & District Metal Detecting Club (CDMDC) website to ask whether the club would support an ongoing initiative to add some historic context to an already established local research project. Eager to learn more, I gleaned as much background information as possible to understand the scope of what he was asking and concluded that the club would most likely approach this request with much enthusiasm. Nigel had already committed vast amounts of time to the project and, consequently, a wealth of background information was available through his study.
In summary, our task was to detect around the Moravian Church in the village of East Tytherton, including the burial ground, school and adjacent playing fields, to see if we could recover any artefacts that would lend support to his already extensive research. So, where on earth is Moravia and why did the Moravian Church teachings take hold in a tiny Wiltshire village? Well Moravia, named after the River Morava, is a historical region within what is now the eastern part of the Czech Republic and was one of the historical Czech lands, together with Bohemia and Czech Silesia. It has had a very turbulent history under various empires and was eventually dissolved in 1949. The Moravian Church considers itself to be the oldest Protestant denomination, having been founded way back in 1457. For reference, compare this date with the mid-16th century English reformation under Henry VIII which occurred some 100 years later!
Missionary Activity
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 2019 من Treasure Hunting magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 2019 من Treasure Hunting magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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New Detector Network – ‘A Treasure Unearthed for Detectorists'
www.detectornetwork.com is a new online platform that has recently been launched for both beginners and experienced detectorists to share their finds, advice and learn even more about this exciting hobby.
Only a Bit of Lead
As in common with most people, when asked if they have found anything, the reply can often be “Oh, only a bit of lead.”
My Great Uncle Joseph's Anglo-Saxon Sword
My Great Uncle Joseph’s Anglo-Saxon Sword
Roman Lead Ingot Update
I would just like to update readers of Treasure Hunting magazine with some further information about the Roman lead ingot I found back in September 2019.
The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard
The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard
The Family Hoard
It was the end of the second week of the school summer holidays in 2019.
Remembering the 1970s
Remembering the 1970s
No More Moon Boots?
In more than four decades of detecting, the weather and varying soil conditions have all had a huge influence on the level of my enjoyment of this noble hobby.
My A-Z of Detecting
Part 1: A-G
Lost and Found?
There have been several instances over my long detecting career where, not only has it has been a delight to be able to help people who have lost things, but also a great thrill when such losses are returned to their owners. I have several memories of such occurrences.