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Thu, 18 Feb 2021
A collection of Viking Age artefacts discovered on the Island have been declared as treasure.
The internationally significant find consists of a gold arm-ring, a massive silver brooch, at least one silver armband and other associated finds, buried around AD 950. It was discovered in late 2020 by metal detectorist Kath Giles whilst metal detecting on private land.
Allison Fox, Curator for Archaeology for Manx National Heritage said: “We received a telephone call from Kath late last year, and with Kath’s help, we were able to document the site and ensure there were no further objects remaining in the ground.”
The hoard also included the remains of at least one decorated silver armband, cut in antiquity.
Both whole and cut items of Viking Age gold and silver jewellery have previously been discovered on the Island.
The “Kath Giles” hoard will go on display in the Viking and Medieval Gallery at the Manx Museum from today prior to valuation and further conservation work.
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