The Melsonby Hoard.

[theoriginalfatcat]

Melsonby is in my neck of the woods, up near Darlington, although I have never detected there I've been quite near.

Here are some details, copied and pasted from the PAS news letter.

Save the Melsonby Hoard!

Image Credit: Gareth Buddo
Top Right Image Courtesy of the British Museum, Durham University and Historic England
In 2021 a metal detectorist unearthed an assemblage of Iron Age metalwork near Melsonby North Yorkshire. Over 800 objects were uncovered, including the partial remains of more than seven wagons and chariots, elaborate harnesses for at least 14 horses, three ceremonial spears, two ornate cauldrons, an iron mirror and personal adornments. Similar objects found in Denmark and coral imported from the Mediterranean reveal a community with international connections.

This is the largest hoard of Iron Age metalwork found in the UK. The site is located next to the hillfort at Stanwick, the royal capital of Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes tribe.

This hugely significant discovery is an archaeological time capsule from 2,000 years ago which was buried around the time of the Roman conquest of southern Britain.

The Yorkshire Museum aims to save, conserve and share this once-in-a-generation discovery. The value of the hoard has been assessed at £254,000. Raising this amount would be enough to save the hoard from private sale, keeping it in a public museum where it will be available for research and public display. The objects are all 2,000 years old and require professional conservation to prevent deterioration of the fragile metalwork, enamel and coral. To protect the hoard into the future the museum needs to raise an additional £250,000 for conservation, and so the goal is to raise £500,000.

Some of the objects from the hoard are currently on display at the Yorkshire Museum in the foyer area. This is the first public opportunity to glimpse this remarkable hoard. Please do visit and discover these remarkable objects for yourself.

if you would like to donate towards the acquisition of the hoard, you can do so through the button below.

DONATE TO SAVE THE MELSONBY HOARD

[geoman]

Years ago i worked in the area so have probably driven past the findspot many many times. Still it is a good result for the finder and landowner with a reward of £254,000 to share and a conservation project that will keep the specialists in work for many years to come.

[theoriginalfatcat]

Ooops, apologies to KevinB - I see this topic has already been posted.

[Stubble trouble]

I was at the Yorkshire Museum yesterday and saw some of the finds on display, an incredible discovery.I gave a donation,Rebecca said the funding was going well.