The 'curse' of the £12m Viking treasure haul: How hapless duo like TV's The Detectorists struck gold -  before a black market plot led to jail, a life on-the-run and the mystery of the missing coins

George Powell, a convicted burglar, and Layton Davies, a modest grandfather, were the unlikely pair who were set to walk away with a fortune when they uncovered the treasure.

Apr 25, 2025 - 02:56
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The 'curse' of the £12m Viking treasure haul: How hapless duo like TV's The Detectorists struck gold -  before a black market plot led to jail, a life on-the-run and the mystery of the missing coins
George Powell, a convicted burglar, and Layton Davies, a modest grandfather, were the unlikely pair who were set to walk away with a fortune when they uncovered the treasure.