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Viking Hoard Found in Yorkshire
Amateur metal detectorists made the find and immediately notified the authorities.
Dr. Martin Rundkvist is a Swedish archaeologist, journal editor, public speaker, skeptic, atheist, lefty liberal, bookworm, and father of two.
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Category: Archaeology
Posted on: July 20, 2007 8:50 AM, by Martin R
A large and varied 10th century silver hoard of typical Scandinavian character with international components has been found at Harrogate in Yorkshire. Amateur metal detectorists made the find and immediately notified the authorities.
Thanks to Tim at Walking the Berkshires and Jeff Lanam for the tip-off.
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Comments
Harrogate?! That's the genteel, middle class bit, no the place for a bit of pillaging. They have flower festivals instead.
Bob
Posted by: Bob O'H | July 20, 2007 9:17 AM
*sings* "If you're going to Harrogate, be sure to wear some looted silver in your hair".
Posted by: Martin R | July 20, 2007 10:17 AM
Fantastic find! Hobby detectorists prove their worth once again.
Posted by: Tobias | July 23, 2007 2:37 AM