Hoard

Once uncovered, English archaeologists quickly moved into the site and unearthed more items in what academic project leader Chris Fern described as, without a doubt, one of the greatest finds of British archaeology.

After a decade of study, the treasure, known as the Staffordshire Hoard or Staff Hoard, is believed to be the spoils of battle taken by the Mercian Kingdom sometime in the 600-650 CE period.

In addition to being a significant British archaeological find, the treasure was also described as the most important find in Anglo-Saxon history by the Independent and other news sources, and even contained the world's earliest known surviving hierarchical religious headpiece.

Which is amazing.

Hmm.

I don't know where this leaves us.

Researchers have since found that all the items from the Staffordshire Hoard were parts of valuable items.

A golden warrior's helm, parts of a sword, golden crosses, and pagan symbols.

I a faded watcher by thy pillow, I a statue on thy chapel floor.

Hoard in grief before the virgin mother.

Rouse no anger, make no rivals.

More.

What extraordinary object did you discover, George?

Well, I am George Ridgeway, and I discovered the Helmingham Hoard.

Yeah, George found a hoard, and I found a podcasting buddy.

So our first episode is all about his incredible discovery.

Yes, it is.

It is gonna be you because you are George Ridgeway, and you discovered what?

So I'm George Ridgeway, and I discovered the Helmingham Hoard, which is the largest collection of Iron Age and Roman coins in Britain.

Now, the hoard consists of 748 gold and silver Roman and Iron Age coins.