1942 in archaeology

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The year 1942 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations

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.
Rockbourne Roman Villa discovered by a local farmer in Rockbourne, England.^[1]

^ Holmes, Jo. "Roman Villa open day at Rockbourne". www.newforestnpa.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
^ "Obituary: Linda Schele". The Independent. 22 May 1998. Retrieved 21 March 2017.