Uncovering a Rare Late-Roman Metalware Hoard in the British Isles
Researchers from Newcastle University have conducted the first comprehensive study of the Knaresborough Hoard, an unusual late-Roman metalware collection discovered in the British Isles in 1864. The hoard, now on display at the Yorkshire Museum, is believed to have been found in a boggy area near Farnham, and its items may have originated from wealthy Roman villas in the area. The collection includes unique bronze items and shows signs of ancient repairs, indicating their value. The research also sheds light on the circumstances of the hoard's discovery and the role of Thomas Gott, who donated the items to the museum.