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OverviewIn 2017 an intense fundraising campaign ensured that what came to be known as 'the Galloway Hoard' was saved for the nation. Since then work has been ongoing to preserve and understand it. Over 5kg of silver bullion, many unique and enigmatic gold objects, the rare preservation of textiles and an unusual range of other materials, make the Hoard the richest collection of Viking-age objects every found in Britain and Ireland. Dr Martin Goldberg and Dr Mary Davis provide the first full description of the Hoard and place the find in a wider historical and geographical context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Goldberg , Mary DavisPublisher: NMSE - Publishing Ltd Imprint: NMSE - Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9781910682401ISBN 10: 1910682403 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 27 May 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForword Introduction Silver bullion The cross The lower bullion deposit A binding contract? A time capsule Unpacking the vessel More Anglo-Saxon connections Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard Exploring the past, looking to the future References Bibliography AcknowledgementsReviewsAuthor InformationDr Martin Goldberg is Principal Curator of Medieval Archaeology and History, National Museums Scotland. Dr Mary Davis is Galloway Hoard Conservator, National Museums Scotland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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