Metal Detecting Cultural Settlement Bezradichi (Story 1)

Yury and his son noticed me digging up something, got curious, and decided to come to me to see my finds.

Yury and His Son

Irina came over too and began visually exploring the ground in hopes of "eye-balling" something good.

Digging up a Target

Meanwhile I dug up a silver harness decorative tack

Silver Harness Tack, ca. 13th Century

It was gilded on one side and used for decoration, on top, it had a brass signet with some design (not legible).

Silver Harness Decorative Tack, ca. 13th Century

Finally I reached the highest spot on the plateau where the settlement was situated.

Standing on the Edge of the Plateau