1942 in archaeology

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The year 1942 in archaeology involved some significant events.

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January: Mildenhall Treasure discovered by ploughman Gordon Butcher in Suffolk, England.
A hoard of La Tène metalwork is found during the building of a military airfield in Llyn Cerrig Bach on Anglesey.