Overview

• Richard Brock, a 67-year-old metal detectorist, discovered a 64.8-gram gold nugget in Shropshire, believed to be the largest ever found in England.
• Despite arriving late and using a faulty detector, Brock made the find after just 20 minutes of searching.
• The gold nugget, named Hiro's Nugget, is expected to fetch at least £30,000 at auction.
• The discovery was made on farmland in the Shropshire Hills, an area with a history of prehistoric oceans and rich in mineral deposits.
• Brock plans to split the auction proceeds with the landowner, honoring their agreement.