1942 in archaeology

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Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1942.

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]