Furness Hoard

The Furness Hoard is a collection of silver coins, ingots, and a bracelet that was discovered in Cumbria in 2011 through metal detecting. The objects come from different time periods and regions and are now displayed at the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness.

The collection includes coins from the reign of Anglo-Saxon King Eadred between 946 and 955, as well as Viking currency. Two Arabic coins from 906 show that this treasure was gathered over a long period.

The coins and ingots show that Vikings traded with distant regions and acquired goods and valuables from far away. These objects reveal how medieval trade networks connected Northern Europe to the Middle East and beyond.

The complete collection can be seen free of charge at the Dock Museum, where photographs of the discovery site are also on display. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and gives visitors a chance to view the objects in a calm setting.

The treasure was buried next to a large glacial stone that may have served as a reference point. Such burial context is rarely documented and helps archaeologists understand how people protected their most valuable belongings.

GPS coordinates: 54.20000,-3.15000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06