British Museum restores helmet found with metal detector
When it was first dug up from a field in Leicestershire, it was thought to be a rusty bucket.
Further examination revealed it to be something far more significant - a decorated cavalry helmet which has shed new light on the Roman conquest of Britain.
Now, following a nine-year restoration project, the so-called Hallaton helmet is to go on display.
Rebecca Jones reports.
10 Jan 2012
- From the section Entertainment & Arts