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In 2021, a Yorkshire metal detectorist unearthed one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds. Now the Melsonby Hoard is reshaping our understanding of life in Britain 2000 years ago.
In this episode, we delve into the trove to discuss how values, wealth, power, culture and even transport in Britain were evolving against the backdrop of growing Roman influence. Amy Matthews is joined by English Heritage’s Dr Jen Wexler and Dr Sophia Adams of the British Museum to unpick the stories from this incredible collection of objects.
Don’t forget to follow this podcast and leave a review if you love the show.
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The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a limited company, no. 07447221, registered in England and Wales.
Work on the excavation and restoration of the hoard was carried out by Durham University with financial support provided by Historic England. You can find out more about this partnership and the Yorkshire Museum below:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/archaeology/melsonby-hoard/
https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/iron-age-discovery-melsonby-hoard/
https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/news-media/latest-news/melsonby-hoard-saved-for-the-uk-thanks-to-national-heritage-memorial-fund-and-public-support/
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In 2021, a Yorkshire metal detectorist unearthed one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds. Now the Melsonby Hoard is reshaping our understanding of life in Britain 2000 years ago.
In this episode, we delve into the trove to discuss how values, wealth, power, culture and even transport in Britain were evolving against the backdrop of growing Roman influence. Amy Matthews is joined by English Heritage’s Dr Jen Wexler and Dr Sophia Adams of the British Museum to unpick the stories from this incredible collection of objects.
Don’t forget to follow this podcast and leave a review if you love the show.
Join: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/
Support our work: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/
The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a limited company, no. 07447221, registered in England and Wales.
Work on the excavation and restoration of the hoard was carried out by Durham University with financial support provided by Historic England. You can find out more about this partnership and the Yorkshire Museum below:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/archaeology/melsonby-hoard/
https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/iron-age-discovery-melsonby-hoard/
https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/news-media/latest-news/melsonby-hoard-saved-for-the-uk-thanks-to-national-heritage-memorial-fund-and-public-support/
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