Huxley Hoard

The Huxley Hoard is a collection of Viking-age silver items discovered in 2004 near Huxley in Cheshire. It contains 21 silver bracelets, one silver ingot, and 39 lead fragments that are jointly managed by two museums.

These silver items were likely buried by Norse settlers from Dublin in the early 900s after they were forced to leave Ireland. The collection documents the movement of Norse people and their economic activities in this period.

The silver bracelets display hand-punched patterns with crosses, lattices, and zigzag designs that show how Norse craftspeople worked metal. These decorated pieces reveal the skill and artistic choices of people who made and wore them centuries ago.

The collection is jointly managed by two museums and both locations offer specialized display features for visitors with visual impairments. Check with each museum for current opening hours and which pieces are on display at each site.

The lead fragments suggest the silver items were stored in a lead sheet or lead-lined container before being buried. This careful packaging indicates the owner valued these pieces enough to protect them from damage.

Made from material: silver

GPS coordinates: 53.14700,-2.73300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20