Wednesday, 23rd February 2005 (3055 views)

The largest hoard of Roman gold ever found on British soil is on display at the Hancock Museum in Newcastle.

"Buried Treasure", an exhibition from the British Museum in London, reveals a spectacular collection of gold and silver bracelets and coins.

Important discoveries include the Iron Age gold jewellery found recently in Winchester, and the stunning Bronze Age gold cup from Ringlemere, Kent.

Both have revealed important information about Britain's prehistory.

The exhibits constitute some of the country's most important artefacts - most of which were accidentally discovered by farmers, beachcombers and metal detector users.

Museum curator Nick McLean described Buried Treasure as "a once in a lifetime opportunity for people to see these breath-taking treasures in the Northeast".

Buried Treasure runs at the Hancock Museum until June 26th.

 

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