Visit to the Early Medieval Treasure Hoards that can be seen in The British Museum.
SUTTON HOO HOARD.
Anglo Saxon treasures from the early 600’s, in a boat for 40 oarsmen, found in Suffolk, including a magnificent helmet, casket and sword.
HOXNE HOARD.
Late Roman, 4thC – 5thC gold and silver coins etc. found in Suffolk.
MILDENHALL HOARD.
Roman, 4thC silver table ware and found in Suffolk.
CUERDAL HOARD.
Viking, believed to be 903AD – 910AD, silver coins and jewellery, found near the river Ribble, Preston, Lancashire.
Source:
Sutton Hoo exhibition gallery and room 41.
British Museum information site.
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