Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard

Resource type
Lecture
Creator (person)
Goldberg, Martin
Date published
October 27, 2022
Abstract
The Galloway Hoard contains an unusual variety of materials and artefact types beyond the silver bullion so often found in Viking-age hoards. The find included heirlooms, ecclesiastical items (one of which names a previously unknown Northumbrian bishop), and the rare preservation of organic materials wrapping parcels and distinct groups. A three-year AHRC-funded project at National Museums Scotland, in partnership with the University of Glasgow, entitled Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard has been studying what this unusual assemblage can tell us about Viking-age Britain, Ireland and beyond.
Project(s)
Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard
Funder
Funder nameAwards
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Event title
Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne Lecture
Publisher
Newcastle University
Place of publication
Newcastle
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Additional information
Full lecture available via the official URL
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