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‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

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Joe Fitzpatrick helped unearth a rare bronze spear butt in Fife , Scotland .

The find was one of the most groundbreaking archaeological discoveries of 2024 in Scotland .

Fitzpatrick is one of a growing legion of citizen archaeologists, eager volunteers who are sustaining projects across the country.

Volunteer Scotland has warned that last year ’s Scottish Household Survey results “point to a crisis in volunteering”.

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