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"Harrogate Hoard" wows archaeologists

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/11/16 - 07:29. 801 CE to 900 CE | 901 CE to 1000 CE | English | Metalworking | Scandanavian
"The most important Viking find in Britain in 150 years" has just been discovered in a Yorkshire field. Among the over 8,500 objects found was a rare silver gilt cup, one of only two in existence.

The hoard was discovered by David and Andrew Whelan with a metal detector who, upon realizing the importance of their find, contacted experts from Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds. The treasure including 617 coins, a gold arm ring and other objects from as far away as Afghanistan, Scandinavia and Russia. Since the hoard has been declared treasure by the authorities, the Whelans will be paid a fair market value for their discovery.

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