Jonathan Needham, a 54-year-old treasure seeker, has uncovered a unique gold nugget in England that bears an uncanny resemblance to the outline of Britain, complete with Wales and Scotland. For Needham, this unexpected discovery is nothing short of his own “Holy Grail.”
The former tree surgeon has dedicated himself to metal detecting full-time since retiring and describes the nugget as the most interesting piece he has ever unearthed. “I really couldn’t believe it,” he said. “When you’re detecting in England, to find a nugget of gold is exceptional ... but to find one that looks exactly like England is crazy.”
