The Chew Valley Treasure: Discovering England's Hidden Treasures from the Time of the Norman Conquest.

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Adam Staples found many silver coins in a field. He was using a metal detector and it kept beeping.

He found over 2,500 coins from almost 1,000 years ago. The coins are worth a lot of money and will go to a museum.

The coins show pictures of kings from a long time ago. They help us learn about a famous battle in English history.

The coins were probably buried to keep them safe during a rebellion. People were fighting against the new king.

The coins were found by a group of friends who use metal detectors. They will get to share some of the money from the coins.

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What did Adam Staples find in the field?

He found many silver coins.

How many coins did he find?

He found over 2,500 coins.

Why were the coins buried?

They were probably buried to keep them safe during a rebellion.

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