Treasure Finds
A fabulous array of Treasure finds that can inform us about the status, rituals, religion, fashion and technological expertise of Leicestershire’s past communities from the Copper Age to the Post-Medieval period.
Anglo-Saxon sword pommel cap, Scalford, AD 500-700.
Anglo-Saxon silver-gilt mount with fabulous beasts, Dalby, AD 700-800.
Welby Late Bronze Age Hoard.
Copper Age gold Beaker basket ornaments, Gilmorton, 2,500-2,000 BC.
Silver Roman coins from the Twycross Hoard, AD 117-253.
Silver Medieval buckle, Nevill Holt. A very fine, high status item.
Many of Leicestershire's Treasure finds have been discovered by metal detectorists who have reported their finds via the Portable Antiquities Scheme.