A casual family walk near Lewes led to a stunning discovery. Simon Weller, his 79-year-old father Chris, and his 9-year-old daughter Amelia were metal detecting in a field when they found several ancient copper ingots. These blocks of metal date back to the Bronze Age, around 1100–800 BC. At first, the items looked like “muddy lumps,” said Weller. He was unsure of their importance and reached out to a friend with archaeology knowledge. The friend suggested the objects could be Bronze Age ingots. This changed the family's ordinary hobby outing into an extraordinary moment. Bronze Age ingots were semi-processed metal blocks later used to make tools, weapons, ornaments, or for ritual offerings. Weller noted the ingots “would have been very important to people at the time.” Motivated by this find, the family searched more and uncovered more bronze pieces nearby. Weller, an experienced metal detector, said this discovery was special compared to earlier finds like medieval tools and gold coins. Following proper procedures, Weller informed the landowner and reported the find. The hoard has now been donated to the Barbican House Museum and is expected to be displayed publicly this spring. The Sussex Archaeological Society called this donation an important addition that will help improve knowledge about ancient metalworking and early trade networks.