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Yorkshire Museum acquires iron age hoard after fundraising campaign
York Museums Trust confirmed it has raised more than £265,000 to acquire the Melsonby Hoard of 800+ Iron Age objects first discovered by a detectorist in 2021. The hoard will now enter the museum’s collection following the public appeal.
Source: Museums Association
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count: 800+
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Original post: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2025/07/yorkshire-museum-acquires-iron-age-hoard-after-fundraising-campaign/
Posted: 31-7-2025
Date scoured on: 2-10-2025
Researched by: Holly
UK hoard of Roman silver coins discovered
Sixteen Roman denarii found by a metal detectorist at Barton Bendish, Norfolk, are subject to a treasure inquest; King’s Lynn Museum hopes to acquire the hoard. Report cites the BBC’s 1 March 2025 coverage.
Source: Everything Latin
County: Norfolk
Stage: Inquest
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 16
Museum: King’s Lynn Museum
Discovery date:
Posted: 5-7-2025
Date scoured on: 2-10-2025
Researched by: Holly
Yorkshire Museum announces major exhibition ‘Viking North’ – opens Friday 11 July 2025
Yorkshire Museum announced a major exhibition highlighting regional Viking-age hoards, including the Vale of York hoard discovered by detectorists near Harrogate in 2007.
Source: Yorkshire Museum
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Viking Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2007
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 2-10-2025
Researched by: Holly
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
The Museum of Chelmsford secured the Great Baddow Hoard—933 Iron Age gold coins—following support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; the hoard will be displayed locally.
Source: City Life (Chelmsford City Council)
County: Essex
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count: 933
Museum: Museum of Chelmsford
Discovery date:
Original post: https://citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/britain-s-largest-recorded-iron-age-gold-coin-hoard-secured-for-museum-of-chelmsford
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 2-10-2025
Researched by: Holly
Iron age hoard found in North Yorkshire could change Britain’s history
A 2021 detectorist discovery near Melsonby—over 800 Iron Age objects—was revealed with a public campaign by Yorkshire Museum to acquire and conserve the hoard.
Source: The Guardian
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count: 800+
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Original post: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/25/iron-age-hoard-melsonby-north-yorkshire
Posted: 25-3-2025
Date scoured on: 2-10-2025
Researched by: Holly
Melsonby Hoard will remain in Yorkshire and shed new light on Iron Age life
Yorkshire Museums Trust has acquired the Melsonby Hoard following National Heritage Memorial Fund support and public donations. The museum will conserve, research, and put the hoard on display.
Source: National Heritage Memorial Fund
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Original post: https://www.nhmf.org.uk/news/melsonby-hoard
Posted: 29-7-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces guided access viewings of Staffordshire Hoard prior to full public reopening
BMAG offered free, bookable guided sessions (19 July–30 August) to view the Staffordshire Hoard gallery ahead of the museum’s full reopening later in 2025. The hoard was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2009.
Source: Birmingham Museums
County: West Midlands
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon)
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Discovery date: 2009
Posted: 15-7-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Help save the Oxfordshire Hoard
Oxfordshire County Council and Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum launched a £10,500 crowdfunder to acquire an Iron Age hoard found by a metal detector user at Rotherfield Peppard. The assemblage was excavated and comprises harness fittings, a brooch, an enamelled patera handle, a Roman coin and a lead weight.
Source: Oxfordshire County Council
County: Oxfordshire
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: The Oxfordshire Museum
Discovery date: 2020
Original post: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/exhibitions-oxfordshire-museum/help-save-oxfordshire-hoard
Posted: 17-7-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Vast West Norfolk Hoard of Early Medieval gold coins saved for the public
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery has acquired the West Norfolk Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold coins and objects with NHMF and partner funding. The hoard is now part of the museum’s Anglo-Saxon & Viking Gallery.
Source: National Heritage Memorial Fund
County: Norfolk
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Early Medieval
Object class: coins
Item count: 129
Museum: Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.nhmf.org.uk/news/vast-west-norfolk-hoard-early-medieval-gold-coins-saved-public
Posted: 20-5-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
Chelmsford confirmed acquisition of the Great Baddow Hoard of 933 Iron Age gold staters with National Lottery Heritage Fund support. The hoard will go on display after conservation.
Source: Chelmsford City Life
County: Essex
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count: 933
Museum: Museum of Chelmsford
Discovery date: 2020
Original post: https://citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/britain-s-largest-recorded-iron-age-gold-coin-hoard-secured-for-museum-of-chelmsford
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Join the Timeless Treasures Project
Chelmsford Museums issued a call-out for practitioners to deliver community and schools projects interpreting the newly acquired Great Baddow Coin Hoard prior to its 2026 display.
Source: Chelmsford Museums
County: Essex
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum: Museum of Chelmsford
Discovery date: 2020
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Coins treasure gets debut display at Mansfield Museum
Twenty-two Roman silver coins found by a metal detector user near Mansfield Woodhouse (declared treasure and acquired in 2009) went on public view for the first time in “Money Talks: Stories from the Coins.”
Source: Mansfield District Council
County: Nottinghamshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 22
Museum: Mansfield Museum
Discovery date: 2007
Original post: https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/news/article/12962/coins-treasure-gets-debut-display-at-mansfield-museum
Posted: 23-4-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Yorkshire Museum launches crowdfunding campaign to save Iron Age hoard
The museum began a public fundraising campaign to acquire the Melsonby Hoard for Yorkshire, following its detectorist discovery and excavation.
Source: Museums Association
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Original post: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2025/04/yorkshire-museum-launches-crowdfunder-to-save-iron-age-hoard/
Posted: 1-4-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Iron Age Hoard Discovery Alters our Understanding of Life in Britain 2000 years ago
Partners announced the Melsonby Hoard, a major Iron Age deposit discovered by a detectorist and excavated in 2022; a small selection went on display the same day.
Source: York Museums Trust (Yorkshire Museum)
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Discovery
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Posted: 25-3-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Hoard of Roman coins dating back to as far as 57BC classified as treasure
Sixteen Roman silver coins found by a detectorist at Barton Bendish were declared treasure at Norfolk Coroner’s Court. The coins were discovered between 2022 and 2023.
Source: Lynn News
County: Norfolk
Stage: Inquest
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 16
Museum:
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/hoard-of-roman-coins-dating-back-to-as-far-as-57bc-classifie-9408754/
Posted: 18-3-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Castle reveals exciting new display exhibits
Tamworth Castle unveiled new displays including the Glascote Torc and 18 previously unseen Staffordshire Hoard pieces on loan from partner museums.
Source: Tamworth Borough Council
County: Staffordshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon)
Object class: mixed
Item count: 18
Museum: Tamworth Castle
Discovery date: 2009
Posted: 4-3-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Treasure - 2023 T175 Iron Age Coin Hoard with Addenda - Find an inquest - Greater Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire’s coroner listed a treasure inquest for an Iron Age coin hoard (case 2023 T175) on 12 February 2025.
Source: Lincolnshire County Council
County: Lincolnshire
Stage: Inquest
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum:
Discovery date: 2023
Original post: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/directory-record/80256/treasure-2023-t175-iron-age-coin-hoard-with-addenda
Posted: 12-2-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Worcestershire Conquest Hoard on temporary display for the first time
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum displayed the 1,368-coin early Roman “Conquest Hoard” (11 January–30 March) while fundraising continued pending TVC valuation for acquisition.
Source: Museums Worcestershire
County: Worcestershire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 1368
Museum: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/2025/01/08/worcestershire-conquest-hoard-on-temporary-display-for-the-first-time/
Posted: 7-1-2025
Date scoured on: 15-9-2025
Researched by: Holly
Treasure tracker 2022
Dorset Council’s tracker records “Medieval coin hoard, Hamworthy” donated to Poole Museum on 8 August 2025. Entry notes donation outcome for the hoard.
Source: Dorset Council
County: Dorset
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Medieval
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum: Poole Museum
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/treasure-tracker-2022
Posted: 8-8-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
TC_Agenda_Pack_22.07.2025.pdf
Wareham Town Council agenda pack confirms the East Stoke Roman coin hoard is now on display at Wareham Town Museum, replacing the Percy Westerman exhibit.
Source: Wareham Town Council
County: Dorset
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 43
Museum: Wareham Town Museum
Discovery date: 1993
Original post: https://wareham-tc.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Files/_Agendas/197209-TC_Agenda_Pack_22.07.2025.pdf
Posted: 4-8-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Historic Chew Valley Hoard returns to Somerset museum
The 11th-century Chew Valley Hoard will return to the Museum of Somerset next summer, with plans for a dedicated gallery.
Source: Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal
County: Somerset
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Post-Conquest (11th century)
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum: Museum of Somerset
Discovery date: 2019
Original post: https://www.mnrjournal.co.uk/news/historic-chew-valley-hoard-returns-to-somerset-museum-1021481
Posted: 1-8-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Melsonby Hoard will remain in Yorkshire and shed new light on Iron Age life
National Heritage Memorial Fund confirms acquisition of the Melsonby Hoard by Yorkshire Museums Trust; over 800 Iron Age objects discovered by a detectorist in 2021 will be conserved and researched for future display.
Source: National Heritage Memorial Fund
County: North Yorkshire
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date: 2021
Original post: https://www.nhmf.org.uk/news/melsonby-hoard
Posted: 29-7-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces guided access viewings of Staffordshire Hoard prior to full public reopening
BMAG offers free, bookable guided sessions to view the Staffordshire Hoard gallery from 19 July to 30 August 2025 ahead of full reopening later in the year.
Source: Birmingham Museums
County: West Midlands
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon)
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Discovery date:
Posted: 15-7-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Hidden in the Store: Curator-Led Tour of the Herefordshire Hoard
A curator-led tour provided public access to view the Herefordshire Viking hoard in museum storage in Hereford on 17 June 2025.
Source: Visit Herefordshire
County: Herefordshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Viking
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum:
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.visit.herefordshire.com/event/hidden-store-curator-led-tour-herefordshire-hoard
Posted: 17-6-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Vast West Norfolk Hoard of Early Medieval gold coins saved for the public
Norwich Castle Museum acquired 129 Anglo-Saxon gold coins and objects from the West Norfolk Hoard with NHMF and partner funding; the hoard is now on display in the museum’s Anglo-Saxon & Viking Gallery.
Source: National Heritage Memorial Fund
County: Norfolk
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Early Medieval
Object class: coins
Item count: 129
Museum: Norwich Castle Museum
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.nhmf.org.uk/news/vast-west-norfolk-hoard-early-medieval-gold-coins-saved-public
Posted: 20-5-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Britain’s largest recorded Iron Age gold coin hoard secured for Museum of Chelmsford
Chelmsford confirms acquisition of the Great Baddow Hoard of 933 Iron Age gold staters (found in 2020) with National Lottery Heritage Fund support; display is planned after conservation.
Source: Chelmsford City Life (Chelmsford City Council)
County: Essex
Stage: Acquisition/Donation
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count: 933
Museum: Museum of Chelmsford
Discovery date: 2020
Original post: https://citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/britain-s-largest-recorded-iron-age-gold-coin-hoard-secured-for-museum-of-chelmsford
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Join the Timeless Treasures Project
Chelmsford Museums issued a call-out for practitioners to help interpret the newly acquired Great Baddow Coin Hoard through community and school workshops.
Source: Chelmsford City Council (Museums)
County: Essex
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum: Museum of Chelmsford
Discovery date: 2020
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Roman coin hoard declared treasure at inquest
Sixteen Roman silver coins found at Barton Bendish by a detectorist were declared treasure at Norfolk Coroner’s Court.
Source: Lynn News
County: Norfolk
Stage: Inquest
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 16
Museum:
Discovery date:
Original post: https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/roman-coin-hoard-declared-treasure-at-inquest-9374012/
Posted: 18-3-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Treasure - 2023 T175 Iron Age Coin Hoard with Addenda - Find an inquest - Greater Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire’s listings show a treasure inquest scheduled on 12 February 2025 for an Iron Age coin hoard case (2023 T175).
Source: Lincolnshire County Council
County: Lincolnshire
Stage: Inquest
Period: Iron Age
Object class: coins
Item count:
Museum:
Discovery date: 2023
Original post: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/directory-record/80256/treasure-2023-t175-iron-age-coin-hoard-with-addenda
Posted: 12-2-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Worcestershire Conquest Hoard on temporary display for the first time
1,368 early Roman coins went on temporary display at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum from 11 January to 30 March 2025; fundraising continues pending TVC valuation.
Source: Museums Worcestershire
County: Worcestershire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 1368
Museum: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Discovery date: 2023
Original post: https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/2025/01/08/worcestershire-conquest-hoard-on-temporary-display-for-the-first-time/
Posted: 7-1-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Help save the Oxfordshire Hoard
Oxfordshire County Council and the Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum launched a £10,500 crowdfunder to acquire an Iron Age hoard discovered by a metal detector user in August 2020 at Rotherfield Peppard; the assemblage was found in a ceramic urn sealed by a quern stone and includes harness fittings, a brooch, an enamelled patera handle, a Roman coin and a lead weight.
Source: Oxfordshire County Council
County: Oxfordshire
Stage: Appeal/Call-out
Period: Iron Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: The Oxfordshire Museum
Discovery date: 2020
Original post: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/exhibitions-oxfordshire-museum/help-save-oxfordshire-hoard
Posted: 17-7-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time
National Museums Scotland confirmed a rock crystal jar from the Galloway Hoard, discovered by a metal detectorist in 2014, will go on public display at Kirkcudbright Galleries from 8 November 2025.
Source: The Independent
County: Dumfries and Galloway
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Viking Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Kirkcudbright Galleries / National Museums Scotland
Discovery date: 2014
Posted: 20-6-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Yorkshire Museum Announces Major Exhibition: 'Viking North' Opens Friday 11 July 2025
Yorkshire Museum announced a major exhibition featuring significant Viking-age material, including the detectorist-found Vale of York hoard co-owned with the British Museum.
Source: York Museums Trust
County: City of York
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Viking Age
Object class: mixed
Item count:
Museum: Yorkshire Museum
Discovery date:
Posted: 14-5-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Coins treasure gets debut display at Mansfield Museum
Mansfield District Council said 22 Roman silver coins found by a metal detector user near Mansfield Woodhouse in 2007 have gone on public view for the first time at Mansfield Museum.
Source: Mansfield District Council
County: Nottinghamshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Roman
Object class: coins
Item count: 22
Museum: Mansfield Museum
Discovery date: 2007
Original post: https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/news/article/12962/coins-treasure-gets-debut-display-at-mansfield-museum
Posted: 23-4-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly
Castle reveals exciting new display exhibits
Tamworth Borough Council announced new displays at Tamworth Castle, including 18 previously unseen Staffordshire Hoard pieces on loan from Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham Museum Trust.
Source: Tamworth Borough Council
County: Staffordshire
Stage: Exhibition/Display
Period: Early Medieval
Object class: mixed
Item count: 18
Museum: Tamworth Castle
Discovery date:
Posted: 4-3-2025
Date scoured on: 18-8-2025
Researched by: Holly