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Cumbrian schoolboys dig up 'priceless' gold treasure
A group of Cumbrian schoolboys have discovered a rare golden ornament thought to be 4,000 years old.
The boys, aged between seven and ten, were taking part in an archaeological dig at Kirkhaugh when they saw a glint of gold.
Altogether Archaeology project leader Paul Frodsham, who was there at the time, said the find was "priceless".
This clip is originally from Drive on Tuesday 5 August 2014.
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